Senate District 53 Special Runoff Election

No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.

Georgia offers online voter registration.To register online in Georgia, you are required to provide your valid Georgia driver’s license number or your ID card number issued by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). If you don’t have a Georgia driver’s license or ID card issued by DDS, you can still submit a voter registration application by mail or in person.

You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the Georgia Secretary of State, Elections Division website or contacting your local election office.

You will need to show photo ID to vote in Georgia. Acceptable forms include: any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free ID card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Georgia driver's license, even if expired valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the US Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of the state valid US passport ID valid US military photo ID containing your photograph student photo ID card issued by a Georgia public college, university, or technical school valid tribal photo ID containing your photographVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. You will need to provide a copy of your ID within three days after the election to your County Board of Elections and Registration. If you do so, your provisional ballot will be counted as long as you are otherwise eligible to vote.

Where can I vote on Election Day?You can look up where to vote on Georgia's site. Can I vote early?Yes, early voting is offered in this election. You can choose whether to vote on Election Day or during the early voting period, whichever is easier for you. This can be especially helpful if it would be difficult or not possible for you to vote on Election Day. Early voting locations may be less crowded, as well. Learn more about voting early in Georgia. Early voting locations may be different from where you vote on Election Day. Check Georgia’s site to find where to vote early. What do I need to bring?You will need to show photo ID to vote in Georgia. Acceptable forms include: any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free ID card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Georgia driver's license, even if expired valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the US Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of the state valid US passport ID valid US military photo ID containing your photograph student photo ID card issued by a Georgia public college, university, or technical school valid tribal photo ID containing your photographVoters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote a provisional ballot. You will need to provide a copy of your ID within three days after the election to your County Board of Elections and Registration. If you do so, your provisional ballot will be counted as long as you are otherwise eligible to vote.

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

Registration deadlinesIn-person at local election office:Feb 9Online:Feb 9By mail (postmarked by):Feb 9Absentee ballot deadlinesRequest ballot:Mar 27Voting deadlinesEarly voting:varies by locationIn-person:Apr 7

In Georgia, any registered voter can request to get a ballot by mail. Request a mail ballot online using the Georgia Absentee Ballot Application system. You can also fill out the mail ballot application and mail or return it in person to your local election office. What should I do if I don’t get my ballot? If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office. How do I return my ballot? Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot. You can return your ballot by mail or by visiting a dedicated drop off location. Find a ballot drop off location near you.If you choose to return your ballot by mail, the United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.What do I need to do if I’ve moved? What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address. Watch this video about voting by mail from the Georgia Secretary of State, Elections Division.