TODAY IS ELECTION DAY !!! MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!!!
How do I find my polling place?
To find your polling place in any state:
- Open a web browser to Vote.org.
- Enter your address and click Go.
When do polls open in my state and what ID do I need?
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must provide photo ID. Employees can take off up to two unpaid hours, unless they have at least two hours available before or after work to vote, and they must provide “reasonable” notice. Employers can determine the off hours. Registration ended Oct. 9.
Before you go, find personalized sample ballots and your polling location on the secretary of state’s “My Voter Page” website (www.mvp.sos.ga.gov). If you mailed in an absentee ballot, you can also check that site to see whether it has been received.
If you’re already out, you can check the same information on the state’s mobile apps. You can download the free apps for Apple or Android operating systems using either the iTunes app store for an iPhone or iPad, or Google Play for Android.
What if I don’t know if I’m registered?
Check the secretary of state’s web page. Or contact your local election office directly. You can find a phone number through a telephone directory or on the Secretary of State Office’s website at www.sos.ga.gov/cgi-bin/countyregistrarsindex.asp.
What to bring with you
Georgia requires voters to show photo identification when they vote in person. Approved forms of identification include a Georgia driver’s license, even if it’s expired; a state-issued voter identification card; a valid U.S. passport; and a valid U.S. military photo ID.
Runoffs
Georgia requires election winners to receive a majority of the vote — you’ll often hear politicos refer to this margin as “50 percent plus one (vote).” Several key races this fall have more than two candidates, making runoff elections possible. That means a Dec. 4 runoff is a possibility in the governor’s race and a sweep of down-ticket races with a Libertarian candidate.
Problems
If you see or experience problems, contact your local elections office or call the nonpartisan Election Protection coalition at 866-OUR-VOTE. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is also covering problems at the polls in partnership with Electionland, a project covering ballot access and voting rights issues. To report problems, send a text message with the word “VOTE” or “VOTA” (for Spanish language) to 81380, or use Facebook Messenger by visiting m.me/electionland.
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