The Current has compiled resources to help Coastal Georgia voters make informed decisions. This content includes links to our nonpartisan election reporting and access to tools that voters can use to conduct your own research.
EARLY VOTING FOR THE RUNOFF ENDS FRIDAY
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28-Dec. 2 week is mandatory for all counties. Some hours may vary, so check your county (below) for updates.
County information as it is available:
- Bryan County
- Chatham County – Check line wait times at each location here.
- Camden County
- Liberty County: Call for information 912-876-3310. Board office: 100 N. Main St., Suite 1600, Hinesville
- McIntosh County – Call (912) 437-6605 for more information. McIntosh County Board of Elections and Registration Office, 103 Jefferson St., Darien (across from Darien Post Office) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Glynn County
APPLY FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT HERE – Must be returned directly to county elections office or drop box by 7 p.m. Dec. 6. Precinct workers cannot accept them on Election Day
MISS A DEBATE? WATCH THEM HERE.
CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS – Don’t take it for granted. The decennial reapportionment has changed voting districts and some polling locations.
FAQ for registration, checks
CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE BALLOT
- Ballots will be available after you log in to the My Voter Page at https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/ It will show your ballot for your precinct, voting districts for each race on your ballot.
- You may also view a sample ballot at voting precincts.
TRACK YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT
VOTING NEWS
Mail-in voting remains option for this year’s midterms. Here’s what voters should know.
Absentee ballots in Georgia must be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be included in the official count.
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Georgia probes House candidate for allegedly voting in two states
Dillie denies casting illegal ballots, blames lack of experience for failing to cancel Nevada registration.
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Georgia’s third-party candidates struggle for ballot access; local independents feel impacts acutely
State has more than 2 million nonpartisan voters, yet independent candidates face uphill battle.
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Study: Georgians struggle more than most Americans to afford food, healthcare
More than half of state’s parents burdened by childcare costs despite being below the national rate.
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Resignation of Chatham County elections supervisor: ‘loss of confidence’
Brook Schreiner faced criticism for pushing an unpopular merger of county’s elections and registrar boards.
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Three Georgia counties flagged by Trump administration for using non-English election materials
Advocates warn that increased immigration enforcement near polling sites could chill participation among naturalized citizens.
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With vote-by-mail court fight settled, attention shifts to protections at the polls
Voting rights groups mobilize to prevent potential voter intimidation, disinformation
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Chatham County elections supervisor resigns
Brook Schreiner’s departure comes less than a month before early voting gets underway
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Kemp backs Mike Collins in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race with election less than two months away
Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff currently leads Mike Collins in recent statewide polling averages by 7.8 points.
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Georgia’s voter registration deadline is approaching. Here are 5 things you need to know.
New laws require residential addresses, no P.O. boxes
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The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That’s being tested in Georgia
Researchers identified a vulnerability in Georgia’s voting equipment that potentially links voters to ballots.
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Lawmakers consider how to protect voting access for people with disabilities, non-English speakers
Georgia lawmakers will likely transition to hand-marked paper ballots as the state’s primary voting method.
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New Georgia news sites draw scrutiny over partisan funding
Online links arrive at election time with ties to political groups, dark money.
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Georgia’s 2021 political maps face new scrutiny after appeals court decision
Federal appeals court voids ruling but doesn’t order redistricting
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Both candidates for Georgia governor emphasize character in weekend events
Ethics allegations mark campaign speeches ahead of early voting
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Who pays for campaigns?
Open Secrets – a database reporting on funding for candidates, data, lobbyists, PACS and donors.
Transparent Savannah – databases for campaign contributions to Chatham County candidates.
Early voting info
CHATHAM COUNTY VOTE LOCATIONS, TIMES, DATES
GLYNN COUNTY VOTE LOCATIONS, TIMES, DATES
REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT
Download an absentee voting guide here.
- Fill out a form, available online or at your county election office,
- You’ll need your address, date of birth, county of residency/registration, one of the following: driver’s license/state-issued ID, Social Security number. If you don’t have one of those: a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address.
- Ballots must be submitted byDec. 2, 2022. They may be submitted at early voting precincts or by mail. You must provide your own postage, and allow several days for U.S. Mail delivery.
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