Rumor vs Reality
- Reality Team
- November 17, 2020
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Georgia will have 2 runoff elections. One for 5 state and local offices. Another for 2 senate seats. Most people are more concerned about the Federal Senate runoffs, but it’s important not to confuse the dates between the two.
These are the dates for each:
| GA State and Local Runoff Dates vary by county. Check your county website. | GA Senate Runoffs | |
| Request an absentee ballot | ASAP | ASAP |
| Absentee ballots sent out | ASAP | Nov 18 |
| Registration deadline | Oct 5 – PAST. | Dec 7 IF YOU WILL BE 18 by Jan 5, you can register. |
| Early in-person voting starts | Varies by County | Dec 14 |
| Election Day | Dec 1 | Jan 5 |
Georgians can register to vote by Dec. 7, including those who will be 18 by Jan. 5. You can register and vote even if you did not vote in the Nov. 3 election. Register here. Check your status here.
References
Georgia Secretary of State. Register to Vote
Georgia Secretary of State: 2020 Revised Short Calendar.
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