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 House panel OKs Senate bill to restrict outside money for local governments to run elections
Bill won support of Republican legislators following a lengthy debate over creating new criminal penalties and forcing a county to return donations it received from a private organization to help pay for election administration.
Insurgent Republicans win Chatham County party leadership posts
At the local party’s convention in Savannah on Saturday, candidates endorsed by the Chatham County GOP went down to defeat in five of six executive committee races.
Georgia Senate committee passes bill that bans drop boxes. It also might violate federal law
Bill contains tweaks to mailing, deadlines but bans drop boxes while using disproven conspiracies theories to validate changes.
Fair Districts GA study finds 2021 reapportionment delivered new non-competitive races
Out of the 56 districts in the state Senate, 16 Republicans and 14 Democrats elected had no challenger on the ballot. Among the House’s 180 districts, 52 Republicans and 43 Democrats who won in November did not have an opponent.
Judge to release partial Fulton grand jury report on Trump allies’ 2020 election interference
Three sections of the report coming out on Thursday include the introduction, conclusion and a portion in which the jurors discuss witnesses they believe committed perjury. Those witnesses are not identified in that section of the report.
Instant runoff voting bill introduced in Georgia House
Under an instant runoff voting system, voters rank candidates in order of preference. If no candidate wins more than half of the first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated.
Fulton DA says ‘decisions are imminent’ on indictments in Trump 2020 election interference
The special grand jury submitted a report this month after hearing from 75 witnesses dating back to last summer in the high-profile case that included testimony from reluctant witnesses like Trump’s ex-chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump’s former personal attorney Rudy Giuliani.
Coastal Georgia Republicans, Democrats struggle for souls of their parties
Established political political parties work to mend internal splits before state conventions.
Voting system, gambling loom over Georgia lawmakers’ agenda
As General Assembly nears, two familiar topics — gambling, voting process — lurk below surface for return consideration.
Raffensperger calls to end runoff elections
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger released a statement calling on the Georgia legislature to end runoffs in the state, one of only a few that still allow the practice.Â
A look at the data behind Herschel Walker’s defeat
Early votes brought out new voters for Warnock, and record runoff crowds drew votes for Walker. Charts show differences in counties throughout the state.
Georgia on the nation’s mind: 5 essential reads
A roundup of 5 articles looks at the history of voting in Georgia and how race has played a significant role in shaping the state’s election laws.
Georgia election 2022: US Senate runoff results
Live vote totals from Georgia Secretary of State’s office.
Republicans face uphill climb as Walker-Warnock Senate race reaches end
To surpass the early bank of votes, Republicans who have become embittered with Donald Trump will have to go to the polls and cast votes for Walker, whom the former president recruited to run in the race.
Don’t vote for just one: Ranked choice voting is gaining ground
Proponents of the voting method argue it leads to better representation of voters’ viewpoints and more collegial campaigning while eliminating the need for costly runoff elections. Opponents say it’s too complicated for the average voter to understand.
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.