The Current has compiled this resource page to help Coastal Georgia voters make informed decisions. This content includes links to nonpartisan election reporting and access to tools that you 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.
TRACK YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT
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.
VOTING NEWS
Lawmakers’ inaction on voting system overhaul leaves Georgia elections in doubt
The Georgia General Assembly failed to pass a plan to overhaul the state’s voting system by a July deadline, leaving uncertainty about how Georgians will vote in November and potentially requiring a special legislative session or court ruling.
Election measures capsize on the final day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session
The House and Senate failed to pass a bill to remove QR codes from voters’ ballots before the deadline, leaving some lawmakers calling for a special session to address the issue.
That’s a wrap: What did, didn’t happen on the final day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session
Georgia lawmakers passed a $38.5 billion budget, expanded access to hormonal contraception, and passed the DREAMS Scholarship, but failed to meet a deadline to eliminate QR codes on ballots and did not take action to rein in data centers.
Do or die under the gold dome
Lawmakers in Georgia are considering a number of proposals to change the state’s election system, tax code, and literacy plan, as well as a controversial bill to restrict access to police body cam footage, before the legislative session ends on Thursday.
GOP measure to cap out-of-state campaign donations advancing through Georgia House
Senate Bill 423, which would make it a felony for an intermediary to send money from out-of-state donors and give it to a local campaign, passed a state House committee and is nearing final passage in the final days of this year’s legislative session.
Georgia Senate votes for rapid move to hand-marked paper ballots before November elections
The Georgia Senate passed a bill that would switch the state’s voting system to hand-marked paper ballots, setting up a showdown with the House over a competing bill that would delay the transition until 2028.
Georgia politics: Special elections, departures shape political landscape
Georgia lawmakers are rushing to pass bills before the end of the session, while election season is heating up with debates and special elections, and some lawmakers are choosing to step down from their positions.
State election board pushes for swift switch to hand-marked paper ballots
The Georgia State Election Board has unanimously passed a resolution urging state lawmakers to switch to hand-marked paper ballots as soon as possible, while a proposal has been introduced to delay the overhaul of Georgia’s election system until after the 2026 midterms.
Bill on foreign influence in Georgia politics returns to Senate
The Georgia House passed a bill requiring disclosure of political spending from countries designated as hostile foreign adversaries, with a 98-65 vote largely along party lines.
Lawmakers unveil proposal to replace Georgia’s voting machines before 2028 presidential election
Republicans have introduced a bill to overhaul Georgia’s election system, which would switch from QR code ballots to hand-marked paper ballots and give the State Election Board new authority over election audits, but the changes won’t be implemented until 2028 due to logistical issues.
Five Republicans, four Democrats qualify for PSC elections
Nine candidates qualified to run in the May primaries for two seats on Georgia Public Service Commission, which regulates utility rates.
Georgia legislative primaries see 537 candidates vying for 236 seats
The winners of 236 Georgia legislative elections this year will get a say on tax rates, health care, gun laws and more. Both of the state’s major political parties have candidates in most state House and Senate races, though most incumbents want to return and about a fifth of those running will face no opposition.
Election 2026: Races to watch in Coastal Georgia
With candidate qualifying now over, the race for Coastal Georgia’s U.S. House of Representatives seat is wide open, with 14 candidates from both parties vying for the seat, while other races in the region are also hotly contested.
Candidates for Coastal Georgia county offices in 2026 primary election
Candidates for county races in Coastal Georgia counties have qualified to appear on the May 19th primary ballot, with a possible runoff election on June 16th and the general election on November 3rd.
Candidates for Georgia state offices in 2026 primary election
Candidates for statewide offices for the Georgia primary election have qualified for the primary ballot on May 19 with a potential runoff election on June 16.
Early voting information
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.
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