ATLANTA — Georgians will soon head to the polls to cast their votes for the primaries and, later this year-- the 2024 presidential election.
The Peach State's May primary is May 21. Georgia will also play a key role as a vital battleground state for the General Election on Nov. 5.
While many voters will head to the polls, others will choose to cast their ballots by mail using absentee ballots. Here are the important dates and deadlines to know:
April 29- May 17
Early voting for Primary Election
May 10
Deadline to request an absentee ballot for the Primary Election
May 21
Primary Election
June 7
Deadline to request an absentee ballot for the Primary Election Runoff
June 18
Primary Election Runoff
Oct. 7
Deadline to register to vote for General Election/ Runoff
Oct. 15- Nov. 1
Early voting for the General Election
Oct. 25
Deadline to request an absentee ballot for General Election
Nov. 5
General Election
Dec. 3
General Election Runoff
For more information and the full breakdown of Georgia's 2024 election calendar, click here.
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