Get Out the Vote

HAVE YOU MADE YOUR PLAN TO VOTE?

Your voice and your vote matter!

Elections are an important way for citizens to make their opinions heard and voice what matters most. Our elected officials have direct control over the laws and policies that govern our society. The communities we live in are largely influenced by many of the elections that occur during off-year or mid-term.

Since there are fewer voters in off-year and mid-term elections, your vote is even more powerful!

There are THREE ways to vote in an election - absentee voting, advance voting, and voting on election day. Use the information below to make an informed decision on how you want to cast your ballot.

ABSENTEE VOTING

Absentee voting is when you vote using a mail-in ballot. This form of voting is great for those who want to avoid voting in-person, if you are traveling, or have limited transportation.

Georgia is a no-excuse absentee state, meaning you don't have to have a reason to vote absentee.

ADVANCE VOTING

Advance voting is when you vote BEFORE the election during the early voting period. This is a great way to avoid crowds and secure your vote early.

Advance voting can be done at any early voting location. Be sure to check polling locations and hours to find a location that is convenient for you.

VOTING ON ELECTION DAY

Voting on Election Day is when you vote in-person on the actual day of the election.

Voters MUST go to their designated polling location on Election Day! Polls are open 7am-7pm.

Sample Ballot

Pollling Locations

Find your designated precinct polling location by visiting Georgia's My Voter Page. Enter your information to verify your registration status, and download your Precinct Card for detailed information on where to vote on Election Day.

On Election Day, voters MUST go to their assigned polling location, open from 7am - 7pm.

Cobb County voters can go to ANY Cobb County advance voting location during hours of operation.

For advanced voting locations, dates and hours of operation, visit the Cobb County Advance Voting Page.

In-Person Advance Voting and Dropbox Locations/Hours

Absentee Ballot Information

REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT

The first step is to request an absentee ballot!
Registered voters can request an absentee ballot from the Secretary of State's office
Absentee Ballot Applications can be found online
Absentee Ballot Application requests can be completed online or by hand and returned via email, fax, mail, or in person at the Cobb County Board of Registrar's Office
Have your Voter ID handy

RETURNING YOUR BALLOT

Once you have received your ballot in the mail, you must fill out your ballot completely and return it by Election Day. Ballots can be returned by mail or in-person via dropbox.
The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Office must receive your ballot by 7PM ET on Election Day.
Cobb County Board of Elections Mailing Address: P.O. Box 649
Marietta, GA 30061-0649
Cobb County Board of Elections Physical Address: 995 Roswell St. NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Email: absentee@cobbcounty.org
Fax: 770-528-2458

More information on absentee voting can be found HERE.

Track Your Absentee Ballot

BallotTrax allows voters to securely track their absentee ballot from the moment it is placed into the mail to the time it is accepted by the elections office.

You must have a valid absentee request on file with your county board of elections to see your absentee ballot status in Georgia BallotTrax. If you have not requested your absentee ballot, please visit the online request portal .

ID Requirements

Below is a list of acceptable forms of identification required for voting:

Identification with your photograph:

Georgia Driver's License (even if expired)
United States military identification card
Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government,
Georgia state government, or Georgia county, municipality, board, authority, or any other entity of the state of Georgia
Georgia voter identification card
United States Passport
Tribal identification card

Documents that show your name and address:

Current utility bill
Paycheck
Bank statement
Government check
Other government document

Make sure to bring your ID with you to the polls!

Don't have an ID? Spread the Vote or Vote Riders can help!

Provisional Ballots

Provisional ballots are ONLY accepted at polling locations AFTER 5pm on Election Day.

If you go to the wrong polling location before 5pm on Election Day, you will be turned away and asked to go to your correct location.

Plan ahead and make sure you know what polling location you need to go to.

Polling locations do change from time to time, so check the GA My Voter Page to find your designated polling location.

MAKE AN INFORMED VOTE

NON-PARTISAN CANDIDATE INFORMATION

Understanding who and what to vote for can be a confusing process, but it's important to know what is on your ballot before you head to the polls. Knowing what's on your ballot can help you make an informed decision and save you time at the polls so you're not scrambling to look up candidates and issues while you're in line to vote.

Below are a few non-partisan tools to help you find information about candidates and ballot measures in one easy-to-use platform.

*Key Tip: Jot down who you would like to vote for on a piece of paper before heading to the polls to cast your vote. Cell phones are not allowed to be out when you vote in-person, so it's always a good idea to have a written cheat-sheet with you to remember your choices.

GAMVP.BRANCH.VOTE

The GA Muslim Voter Project launched a great non-partisan resource to help you understand your ballot.

Head to gamvp.branch.vote, enter your address and select the party for your ballot. From there, it will inform you of your next election date and exactly what will be on your ballot. It also breaks down each candidate and what their position is on the major issues. As you go through the ballot, you can select who you want to vote for, and it will save that information to your list for easy access when it's time to vote.

VOTE411.ORG

The League of Women Voters is committed to equipping voters with the tools and information they need to make an educated decision. Check out their website at Vote411.org to find non-partisan candidate information, as well as what else may be on your ballot this November.

THE SKIMM

The Skimm is designed to be a one-stop-shop for voting! Not only can you register and verify your status, you can also make a voting plan, find candidate info, and find additional ways to get involved.

GUIDES.VOTE

Guides.Vote provides non-partisan voting guides to help show individuals where candidates stand on the certain issues that they impact. This site mainly covers the large, statewide races, but has valuable information and social media resources to share the voter guide.

BALLOTREADY

BallotReady is another one-stop-shop to check your registration, make a voting plan, and find detailed, non-partisan information about all of the candidates on your ballot. You can also engage your family and friends with a BallotParty or become a SuperVoter.

REGISTER TO VOTE

Before you can make your plan to vote, you have to be registered to vote!

Voter registration must be updated if you have moved, changed your name, or remained inactive for a period of time. Use the resources below to register to vote or check your registration status.

Qualifications to Vote

Registering to Vote

Registering to vote is a simple process that can be completed online or in-person. You will need to make sure you are qualified to register, and have a valid form of ID.

If you have moved, changed your name, or stayed inactive for a period of time, we urge you to update your information now so there is no question about your voting precinct or identity. Information can be updated on the My Voter Page.

ID Requirements

Below is a list of acceptable forms of identification required for voting:

Identification with your photograph:

Georgia Driver's License (even if expired)
United States military identification card
Employee identification card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government,
Georgia state government, or Georgia county, municipality, board, authority, or any other entity of the state of Georgia
Georgia voter identification card
United States Passport
Tribal identification card

Documents that show your name and address:

Current utility bill
Paycheck
Bank statement
Government check
Other government document

Make sure to bring your ID with you to the polls! Don't have an ID? Spread the Vote can help!

Check Your Registration Status

Not Old Enough to Register? Pledge to Register!

ADDITIONAL VOTING RESOURCES

Information About Your Qualifying Candidates

Click the link here to find a full list of qualifying candidates in your area.

Enter "2022" as the election year, select which election you would like to see candidates for, and select "Qualified Candidates." *You do not have to select a party, office type, or offices to view candidates.

A list will appear with all of the seats up for re-election and the qualified candidates for each seat. Contact information and website's can be found for each candidate, so you can check out each candidate before making your decision.

Voting with a Disability

Click here and here for information on how to receive assistance for voting with a disability. Each polling location has accommodations for various disabilities, including headsets, large controls, seated voting, and the option to have your ballot read to you through an app.

Those over 75 years old, or who are disabled and requires assistance, may skip the line and vote at the next available booth.

Southern Poverty Law Center provides some great videos about Accessible Voting that can be found here.

The Brink App is also a great resource in making your plan to vote with a disability. The app contains checklists, ways to register and check your registration status, non-partisan candidate information, sample ballots, and voting rights information. Brink is optimized for low-vision and color blindness, it contains easy comprehension, has fonts and features designed to improve readability, and contains a screen reader.

Voting for Returning Citizens

Get a Ride to the Polls

Cobb County Board of Elections Information