House District 177 Special 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.

Registration deadlinesIn-person at local election office:Apr 13Online:Apr 13By mail (postmarked by):Apr 13Absentee ballot deadlinesRequest ballot:May 1Voting deadlinesEarly voting:Apr 20 - May 8In-person:May 12

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.

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.

To register in Georgia you must: be a United States citizen be a legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you want to vote be at least 17.5 years old (you must be 18 to vote)not be serving a sentence for conviction of a felony involving moral turpitudenot have been judicially determined to be mentally incompetent, unless the disability has been removed

Check that you're registered to vote on Georgia's website.

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Georgia. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov