Georgia Elections
State HousePast election
House District 177 Special Election
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Georgia
How to Vote
Registration Deadlines
Register to voteOnline
Monday, April 13, 2026Passed
By Mail
Monday, April 13, 2026Passed
In Person
Monday, April 13, 2026Passed
Voting
Early Voting Starts
Monday, April 20, 2026Passed
Early Voting Ends
Friday, May 8, 2026Passed
Contests
1 race on the ballot
StateSpecial Election
State Representative
Georgia House of Representatives District 177
5 Candidates
Kristina Cheek McBrideDemocratic Party
Eric HowardDemocratic Party
Alvin Payton Jr.Democratic Party
Blake RobinsonDemocratic Party
Tim Huff
Voter FAQ
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
No, this election does not offer in-person registration on Election Day.
Can I register to vote online?
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.
What are key deadlines for this election?
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
Can I submit voter registration forms 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.
Who can register to vote?
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
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on Georgia's website.
How do I vote if I'm in the military or live overseas?
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
Can I submit voter registration forms by mail?
Use the Georgia voter registration formYou can register to vote using the Georgia voter registration form. Be sure to read the instructions carefully and fill it out completely. Send the completed form to your local election office.If you plan to return your application through the mail, be sure to mail your voter registration application at least one week before the registration deadline to ensure it's timely postmarked. Keep in mind that USPS might not postmark your mail on the day it's dropped off. You can also request a manual postmark at the counter of a USPS office. Find a USPS location near you.