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
Coastal Georgia early voting guide, 2026
Find early voting, dropbox locations and hours for Coastal Georgia counties.
Trump, accusations of extremism were dominant themes in Georgia’s U.S. Senate debate
Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Mike Collins clashed during their first televised debate in Georgia, focusing on topics such as Donald Trump, economic policies, and alleged connections to extremist groups.
Bottoms, Jackson debate healthcare, data centers in sole scheduled forum
Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican challenger Rick Jackson debated key issues including healthcare, crime, data centers, and election security in their first, and likely only, televised encounter for the Georgia governorship.
David Sweat makes bid for second term, touts infrastructure improvements.
Incumbent Glynn County District 4 Commissioner David Sweat seeks re-election in November against Democratic challenger Cornell Harvey, highlighting his record of infrastructure projects and his plans to address local housing and redevelopment needs.
Cornell Harvey is already a trailblazer, but he says he’s not done
Former Brunswick Mayor Cornell Harvey is running for Glynn County District 4 County Commissioner in the November general election against incumbent David Sweat.
Georgia voters see tough future for next generation ahead of midterm race, poll finds
Georgia’s preschoolers won’t be able to cast a vote this November, but the state’s youngest residents could play a role in deciding the state’s next governor, according to a new poll. Nearly 70% of Georgians say they are pessimistic about children today having a better life than the previous generation, and among parents, that number…
Georgia voters will see pen and paper at polls
Georgia voters will encounter a new requirement to record their names on backup paper logs alongside electronic check-ins during Election Day due to a recent State Election Board rule.
Proposal requiring Georgia election workers to ‘shuffle’ ballots at polls fails to find support
A proposal requiring Georgia poll workers to manually shuffle ballots to preserve voter secrecy failed to advance during a special meeting of the State Election Board on Thursday.
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.
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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