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
Georgia election board seeks federal oversight for voting machine updates
Georgia’s State Election Board passed a resolution calling for the secretary of state’s office to update voting machines and requested federal assistance from the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security.
Mail-in voting remains option for this year’s midterms. Here’s what voters should know.
Despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling blocking restrictions on mail-in voting, Georgia election officials are reminding citizens to follow specific rules and deadlines to ensure their absentee ballots are counted for the upcoming midterm elections.
Georgia probes House candidate for allegedly voting in two states
Georgia’s secretary of state is investigating allegations that Democratic state House District 161 candidate David Dillie violated state law by voting in both Georgia and Nevada primaries earlier this year.
Georgia’s third-party candidates struggle for ballot access; local independents feel impacts acutely
Georgia laws require independent candidates for non-statewide offices to collect signatures from five percent of voters.
Study: Georgians struggle more than most Americans to afford food, healthcare
New research from a Georgetown University policy organization reveals that Georgians are struggling more than the national average to afford food and healthcare according to the latest Family Economic Well-Being Index.
Resignation of Chatham County elections supervisor: ‘loss of confidence’
Brook Schreiner resigned as Chatham County’s elections supervisor following a series of controversial decisions and accusations of misconduct during her brief tenure.
Three Georgia counties flagged by Trump administration for using non-English election materials
Internal Department of Homeland Security records identified Gwinnett, Cobb, and DeKalb counties among several jurisdictions offering election materials in languages other than English, sparking concerns from voting rights advocates regarding potential federal interference at polling places.
With vote-by-mail court fight settled, attention shifts to protections at the polls
Democratic officials and voting rights organizations are deploying volunteers across the country to protect voters and counter potential election interference from the Trump administration ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
Chatham County elections supervisor resigns
Chatham County elections supervisor Brook Schreiner resigned effective Tuesday, citing friction with the board over her efforts to address perceived problems within the election system.
Kemp backs Mike Collins in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race with election less than two months away
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp endorsed Republican Congressman Mike Collins in the upcoming U.S. Senate race against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff.
Georgia’s voter registration deadline is approaching. Here are 5 things you need to know.
With the midterm elections approaching, Georgia residents are urged to register to vote or update their information before the October 5 deadline.
The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That’s being tested in Georgia
Election security advocates are warning that a software flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment could allow individuals to link voters to their ballots, potentially violating constitutional rights to secrecy ahead of the November elections.
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.
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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