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 consider how to protect voting access for people with disabilities, non-English speakers
Advocates are urging Georgia leaders to prioritize accessibility for voters with disabilities and language assistance as the state prepares to overhaul its election equipment ahead of 2028.
New Georgia news sites draw scrutiny over partisan funding
Two new Georgia news websites, Peach State Post and Courier Georgia, have emerged as partisan platforms utilizing a mix of real reporting and political messaging ahead of critical Senate elections.
Georgia’s 2021 political maps face new scrutiny after appeals court decision
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent a lawsuit regarding Georgia’s political maps back to a lower court, ordering a reconsideration of a previous ruling that found the state’s districts were racially discriminatory.
Both candidates for Georgia governor emphasize character in weekend events
Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson focused on their personal backgrounds and ethics during campaign events ahead of the November election.
A Census report claims 400 noncitizens voted in 2020. Georgia’s secretary of state wants details
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger questioned a U.S. Census Bureau report alleging that 400 noncitizens voted in the 2020 election, while experts noted the findings would not change the election’s outcome.
On the road: Keisha Lance Bottoms’ ‘Southeast Georgia Health Care Tour’
Former Atlanta mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned across Coastal Georgia, visiting towns such as Woodbine, Brunswick, and Richmond Hill before concluding her trip at the Georgia Democratic Convention in Savannah.
Raffensperger launches bipartisan election integrity task force ahead of Georgia’s midterms
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger launched a bipartisan task force composed of former officials and election experts to bolster voter confidence ahead of the midterm elections.
Georgia committee confronts tight timeline for election system overhaul
A newly formed committee of lawmakers and election experts met to begin planning Georgia’s transition to a hand-marked paper ballot voting system by 2028.
Rick Jackson connects with South Georgia voters in St. Marys
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson campaigns in South Georgia as he launches an $87 million advertising blitz against Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Georgia election board adopts new rules targeting election mistrust
The Georgia Election Board adopted two rules to increase confidence in the state’s election system, one of which could face a constitutional challenge, and a third rule was delayed until 2028.
Kemp signs elections bill, locking in QR code voting machines for November
Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law Thursday that delays the July 1 ban on the use of QR codes in Georgia’s voting machines until Jan. 1, 2028, and mandates hand recounts of the top two statewide races on the ballot when the results are within a 0.5% margin.
Georgia’s QR codes for scanning ballots will remain for midterms after lawmakers delay fix
Georgia lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday to delay changes to the state’s QR code-based vote counting system until 2028, while also limiting hand recounts to eight statewide races with a half percentage point margin of victory.
Georgia Democrats blast requirement to recount votes by hand in bill that would keep ballot QR codes
Georgia Democrats have opposed a Republican-backed bill that would require a hand recount of ballots in the upcoming midterm elections, citing the potential for confusion and error.
Bill extending Georgia’s ballot QR code deadline clears Senate in a Saturday vote
The Georgia Senate passed a bill to extend the deadline to remove QR codes from ballots to 2028, and to require hand recounts of the top two races in every election, despite opposition from Democrats.
Update: Recount in PSC race reaffirms a win by Fitz Johnson
Georgia’s 159 counties conducted a recount of the May 19 Republican primary for the District 3 Public Service Commission, which Fitz Johnson won by 2,947 votes, putting the spread within the 0.5% margin for a recount.
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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