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Voting in Georgia’s Senate Runoffs? Here’s What You Need for an Easier Process

Early voting starts Dec. 14 for Georgia’s Senate runoffs — find information about your voting rights and local hotlines here.

December 12, 2020

The partisan leaning of the Senate and President-elect Joe Biden’s ability to pass legislation rides on the Georgia runoff election on Jan. 5, 2021. If you live in Georgia, don’t miss your chance to decide what you want the next few years to look like. Below is a list of resources about your rights as a voter and the processes available to cast your ballot.

The Basics

Find your polling place and hours on the “My Voter Page” website.

You have to have a form of acceptable voter identification to vote. Acceptable forms include:

  • A Georgia’s driver license, even if expired
  • A valid U.S. passport
  • A valid U.S. military ID
  • Valid tribal photo ID
  • Any valid state or federal government issued ID

Important Dates

Want to vote early? Don’t miss your time to do so! Early in-person voting takes place from Dec. 14, 2020 to Jan. 1, 2021.

You can vote early at any early voting location. You can find voting locations by checking My Voter Page.

You can also vote early by requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots can be requested between now and Jan. 1, 2021 and submitted online, by mail, by fax, or in person.

Voting Rights

It is illegal for anyone to keep you from voting. Read your rights here and if they are challenged by someone, call the hotlines below.

General Hotlines:

For Non-English Speakers:

  • Spanish/English: 888-839-8682
  • Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 888-274-8683
  • Arabic/English: 844-925-5287
  • American Sign Language video call: 301-818-8683

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