/georgia-2020-runoff-faq

A voter's guide to the Georgia 2020 Runoff Election

Georgia 2020 Election Runoff FAQ

Georgia saw an incredible voter turnout this past election, and now it's at the center of another important set of races for the Senate 🇺🇸🇺🇸

On Jan 5, 2021 you'll get a chance to vote for the following races:

  • David Perdue (R) vs Jon Ossoff (D)
  • Kelly Loeffler (R) vs Raphael Warnock (D)

None of these candidates won 50% of the vote in the November election, and by Georgia law a runoff election is held to determine a winner.

Why Is this so Important?

This race determines the control of the Senate, so whichever way you lean politically it's important that you vote to ensure your desired outcome.

Georgia has also had incredibly poor turnouts for runoffs, so it's that much more important to have a truly representative vote.

FAQ

Can I register if I haven't already?

Yes! You can still register by Dec 7, 2020 to vote in the runoff election.

You must be 18 years of age on or before that date.

You can register on the Georgia My Voter Page (click the Register button):

Can I Vote By Mail/Absentee? How do I request a ballot?

Yes! You can request a ballot online at https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/

You can also request a ballot by mail, phone, or fax. See the Georgia State registration page for more information.

NOTE

Ballots take time to arrive and time to return, sometimes several weeks. Please request your ballot AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to avoid any delays.

How Do I return my Mail-In/Absentee ballot?

You have 2 options -

  • You can drop off your ballot at a dropbox anytime before 7PM on Jan 5, 2021. You can find a list of dropboxes near you here.
  • You can return your ballot via USPS mail. It must arrive before 7PM on Jan 5, 2021. It is heavily recommended you mail your ballot by Dec 15 to gurantee it reaches in time.

Can I vote Early in-Person? Where do I vote?

Yes! Advanced in Person (early) voting begins on Dec 14, 2020.

You can find your designated polling location by logging in to your Georgia My Voter Page

I'm an out-of-state College Student - can I register to vote?

Yes! If you are living on campus or off campus in Georgia, you are eligible to register before the deadline of Dec 7, 2020.

If you are in Georgia but live off-campus, you can use the street address of your off-campus housing in Georgia to register. You can do this even if you voted in another state for the General Election! [1]

See this guide for more info

[1] : /r/georgia

What if I my Mail-In/Absentee never arrives or I need a new one?

It is possible to cancel your ballot and request a new one.

Alternatively, you can also go in person and let the polling location know you have chosen to not submit your absentee ballot (bring it with you if you have it). They will issue a provisional ballot and allow you to vote in person.

The Georgia Voter Guide has more detailed information on handling missing or voided ballots.

How Do I check the status of my Mail-In/Absentee ballot?

You can log in to the Georgia My Voter Page and check.

You can also use the popular BallotTrax Tool. It is not affiliated with the governmeent, but it is an endorsed 3rd party (the GA secretary of state site even links there).