HOW TO VOTE: may 19th
GA SUPREME COURT ELECTION

Vote Early from April 27 - May 15!

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Vote Early from April 27 - May 15! 〰️

GEORGIA’S UPCOMING ELECTION IS ON MAY 19, FEATURING KEY RACES ACROSS THE STATE. THIS ELECTION ALSO DECIDES WHO SITS ON GEORGIA’S SUPREME COURT, AN ELECTION THAT WILL HAVE AN IMPACT FOR YEARS.

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ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST

ABOUT GEORGIA'S SUPREME COURT ELECTIONS

Why These Elections Matter
Georgia Decides Who Sits on Its Highest Court

The Georgia Supreme Court can be the last line of defense when laws passed by the legislature or actions by the governor threaten people’s rights. At a time when civil and human rights are under pressure, who sits on the court matters. 

The court could rule on issues like: 

  • Georgia’s six-week abortion ban

  • Voting rules, like whether people can give water to voters waiting in line

  • State policies that impact immigrant families

The justices help determine whether Georgia’s laws protect the rights of all Georgians. 

    • The Supreme Court of Georgia is the highest court in our state. It has nine justices who serve six-year terms and make the final decisions on many legal questions in Georgia.

    • The court reviews decisions from lower courts and rules on major issues that affect everyday life. 

    • The Georgia Supreme Court is meant to be independent and fair, ensuring that the law is applied equally to everyone.

  • Judicial elections in Georgia often receive very little attention from voters.

    • Incumbent justices almost always win.

    • The last time a sitting justice lost re-election was 1922.

    • Elections happen during low-turnout primaries, not the November general election.

    Because of this, many voters never hear about these races, even though the court makes decisions that shape Georgia for years.

  • In May 2026, three seats on the Georgia Supreme Court are up for election.

    Two current justices are facing challengers:

    • Sarah Hawkins Warren (incumbent) vs. Jen Jordan

    • Charlie Bethel (incumbent) vs. Miracle Rankin

    The justices elected will serve six-year terms, meaning the outcome will influence Georgia’s laws and rights well into the future. To learn more about the candidates, click here.

  • All Georgia voters can participate in these elections.

    Your vote helps shape the future of Georgia’s highest court and the rights it protects.

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES

 

Voter Registration Deadline: April 20, 2026

Vote by Mail Application Deadline: May 8, 2026

Early Voting: April 27-May 15, 2026

Absentee Voting Ballot Deadline: May 19, 2026; must be received by 7:00pm

Primary Election Day: May 19, 2026

 

HOW TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

  • To vote by absentee ballot, you must request an absentee ballot. Any registered voter who is eligible to vote in an election may request an absentee ballot. The voter is not required to provide a reason, but there are certain reasons that can be indicated on the application. 

    The deadline for absentee ballot applications is May 8, 2026. Apply online or call Voter Registrations and Elections at 678.226.7210 to request an application to be mailed or faxed to you.

    Once you have received the Ballot and cast your vote, submit the Ballot via one of these options: 

    • Fax to 678.226.7208 or 678.226.7275

    • Email to absentee@gwinnettcounty.com

    • OR deliver or mail to the Gwinnett Voter Registrations & Elections Beauty P. Baldwin Building, 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville

    The Gwinnett County Board of Elections and Registration office must receive your ballot by 7pm ET on Election Day!

  • To vote by absentee ballot, you must request an absentee ballot. Any registered voter who is eligible to vote in an election may request an absentee ballot. The voter is not required to provide a reason, but there are certain reasons that can be indicated on the application. 

    The deadline for absentee ballot applications is May 8, 2026. Apply online!

    Once you have received the Ballot and cast your vote, submit the Ballot via one of these options: 

    • Via Mail:

      Fulton County Registration and Elections — Absentee Ballot Division

      5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, GA 30213

    • Via Absentee Ballot Drop Box (last day to return by drop box is May 15)

    • Drop it off in person at one of the following locations: 

      • South Annex: 5600 Stonewell Tell Road, Room 105, College Park, GA 30349

      • Fulton County Government Center: 130 Peachtree Street SW, Ste 2186, Atlanta, GA 30303

      • North Annex: 7741 Roswell Road, Room 251, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

      • Elections Hub & Operations Center: 5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, GA 30213

    The Fulton County Board of Elections and Registration office must receive your ballot by 7pm ET on Election Day!

  • Stay tuned for more updates.

  • To vote by absentee ballot, you must request an absentee ballot. Any registered voter who is eligible to vote in an election may request an absentee ballot. The voter is not required to provide a reason, but there are certain reasons that can be indicated on the application. 

    The deadline for absentee ballot applications is May 8, 2026. 

    Apply for an absentee ballot request in one of several ways:

    Send in the completed application via:

    • Fax: 770-528-2458 

    • Mail: Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration
      995 Roswell St. NE
      Marietta, GA 30060

    • In-Person: Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration
      995 Roswell St. NE
      Marietta, GA 30060

    • Email: ABM@cobbcounty.gov

    Once you have received the Ballot and cast your vote, submit the Ballot via one of these options: 

    • Mail: Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration

      • 995 Roswell St. NE
        Marietta, GA 30060

    • Hand-deliver In-Person:

      • Office Address:
        995 Roswell St NE
        Marietta, GA 30060

    • Drop in a drop box 

      • Drop box locations can be found HERE and are open during regular advance voting times.

    After the close of Early Voting, you can still deliver your ballot by hand to the front desk of the Voter Registration and Elections office during our business hours, weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; or until 7:00 p.m. on election day.

    The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Office must receive your ballot by 7 PM  ET on Election Day!

HOW TO VOTE EARLY

  • Stay tuned for more updates.

  • During the Advance Voting Period, Fulton County Voters may cast their ballot at any of the Fulton County Advance Voting locations noted below. Please be advised on Election Day, voters must report to their assigned Election Day polling location to cast their ballot.

    To view your Election Day polling location, please visit the Secretary of State's My Voter Page. 

    Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 15

    Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
    Saturdays, May 2 and 9, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
    Sunday, May 3, from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m.

    **NO VOTING SUNDAY, MAY 10, FOR MOTHER’S DAY**

    Adams Park Library
    2231 Campbellton Road SW
    Atlanta, GA 30311

    Alpharetta Library*
    10 Park Plaza
    Alpharetta, GA 30009

    Buckhead Library*
    269 Buckhead Avenue NE
    Atlanta, GA 30305

    C.T. Martin Recreation Center*
    3201 M.L.K. Jr., Drive SW
    Atlanta, GA 30311

    East Point Library*
    2757 Main Street
    East Point, GA 30344

    East Roswell Library*
    2301 Holcomb Bridge Road
    Roswell, GA 30076

    Elections Hub and Operations Center
    5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road
    Union City, GA 30213

    Etris-Darnell Community Recreation Center
    5285 Lakeside Drive
    Union City, GA 30291

    Evelyn G. Lowery Library at Cascade
    3665 Cascade Road SW
    South Fulton, GA 30331

    Fairburn Annex
    40 Washington Street
    Fairburn, GA 30213

    Flipper Temple AME Church
    580 Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard
    Atlanta, GA 30314

    Fulton County Health and Human Services - North
    4700 North Point Parkway
    Alpharetta, GA 30005

    Gladys S. Dennard Library at South Fulton
    4055 Flat Shoals Road
    South Fulton, GA 30291

    Grant Park Recreation Center
    537 Park Ave SE,
    Atlanta, GA 30312
    *pending March 11 BRE approval


    Hugh C. Conley Recreation Center
    3636 College Street
    College Park, GA 30337

    Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce De Leon
    980 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
    Atlanta, GA 30306

    Johns Creek Environmental Campus
    8100 Holcomb Bridge Road
    Roswell, GA 30022

    Mechanicsville Library
    400 Formwalt Street SW
    Atlanta, GA 30312
    *pending March 11 BRE approval


    Metropolitan Library
    1332 Metropolitan Parkway SW
    Atlanta, GA 30310

    Milton Library
    855 Mayfield Road
    Milton, GA 30009

    North Fulton Service Center
    7741 Roswell Road
    Sandy Springs, GA 30350

    Northeast Spruill Oaks Library
    9560 Spruill Road
    Johns Creek, GA 30022

    Northside Library
    3295 Northside Parkway NW
    Atlanta, GA 30327

    Northwest Library at Scotts Crossing
    2489 Perry Boulevard NW
    Atlanta, GA 30318

    Palmetto Library
    9111 Cascade Palmetto Highway
    Palmetto, GA 30268

    Robert F. Fulton Ocee Library
    5090 Abbotts Bridge Road
    Johns Creek, GA 30005

    Roswell Library
    115 Norcross Street
    Roswell, GA 30075

    Sandy Springs Library*
    395 Mount Vernon Highway
    Sandy Springs, GA 30328

    South Fulton Service Center
    5600 Stonewall Tell Road
    South Fulton, GA 30349

    Southwest Arts Center
    915 New Hope Road SW
    South Fulton, GA 30331

    Welcome All Recreation Center
    4255 Will Lee Road
    Atlanta, GA 30349

    Wolf Creek Library*
    3100 Enon Road
    South Fulton, GA 30331

    ASTERISK* INDICATES ABSENTEE BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATION

  • Stay tuned for more updates.

  • Stay tuned for more updates.

HOW TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY

Get Prepared

  • Have a valid photo identification (ID). Georgia residents must show a valid photo ID when voting in person. Acceptable forms of voter identification include a driver’s license or a U.S. passport. The State of Georgia also offers a free voter ID card, which can be issued at any County Board of Registrar's Office and can be used to vote.

  • Request voter assistance if you need it. If you require special assistance to vote or to access your polling place, contact your County Board of Registrar's Office for help.

Go to your polling place

On Election Day, you must vote at your designated polling place. You can find your assigned polling location on your voter registration card, by logging into the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page, or by contacting your County Board of Registrar's Office. 

**Gwinnett voters have a municipal race, and will need to go to https://www.peachvote.com/location-lookup to find their city voting location.

Polling places are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are in line by 7:00 p.m., you are allowed to cast your ballot.

VOTE

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT

 
To learn more, visit the Georgia Justice Project’s Voting FAQ at https://www.gjp.org/voting/

To learn more, visit the Georgia Justice Project’s Voting FAQ at https://www.gjp.org/voting/