Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 13-30 at 10 Atlanta sites, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. Fulton County elections: 404-612-7020.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Every date, site and rule below comes from the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections and the Georgia Secretary of State. This page is factual only; Atlanta Live News does not endorse candidates or ballot questions.
Fulton County runs voter registration and elections for Atlanta voters who live in Fulton, which is most of the city. Residents of the DeKalb County part of Atlanta vote through DeKalb County; the state’s My Voter Page shows which county you are registered in. The next election is the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Who to call
- Fulton County Registration and Elections, main office: 404-612-7020
- Voter registration questions: 404-612-3816
- Absentee ballots: 404-612-7060
- Your registration, polling place and sample ballot: the state’s My Voter Page
Key dates for the Nov. 3 election
From the county’s Election Key Dates page:
| Date | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 5 | Voter registration deadline (passed); absentee ballots begin going out by mail |
| Tuesday, Oct. 13 | Early voting begins |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | Last day to request an absentee ballot |
| Friday, Oct. 30 | Last day of early voting; last day to use an absentee drop box |
| Monday, Nov. 2 | Registration deadline for a federal runoff |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day; absentee ballots by mail must arrive |
Early voting in Atlanta
Early (advance) voting runs Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 30. Any Fulton County voter can use any of the county’s early voting sites. Hours at every site:
- Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
Sites with Atlanta addresses, from the county’s early voting locations list:
| Site | Address | Absentee drop box |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Park Library | 2231 Campbellton Road | No |
| Beulah Heights University | 892 Berne St. | No |
| Buckhead Library | 269 Buckhead Ave. NE | Yes |
| C.T. Martin Recreation Center | 3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive | Yes |
| High Museum of Art | 1280 Peachtree St. | No |
| Joan P. Garner at Ponce de Leon Library | 980 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE | No |
| Mechanicsville Library | 400 Formwalt St. SW | No |
| Metropolitan Library | 1332 Metropolitan Parkway | No |
| Northside Library | 3295 Northside Parkway NW | No |
| Northwest Library at Scotts Crossing | 2489 Perry Blvd. NW | No |
Campus sites, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Georgia Tech’s John Lewis Student Center, 351 Ferst Drive NW, on Oct. 14 and 15; Georgia State University’s Dahlberg Hall, 30 Courtland St. SE, on Oct. 20 and 21; and, for Atlanta University Center students, Friendship Baptist Church, 80 Walnut St., on Oct. 27 and 28.
Election Day polling places
On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place, not at an early voting site. Find it on the My Voter Page, which also shows your sample ballot. Polling places can change between elections, so check before Nov. 3.
Photo ID
Georgia requires photo ID to vote in person. The county lists these as acceptable:
- a Georgia driver’s license, even if expired, or a temporary license;
- a Georgia state ID card, including a Georgia public college or university student ID (private school IDs are not accepted);
- a U.S. passport, military ID or tribal ID;
- a Georgia weapons carry license;
- a government employee ID from a federal, state, county or city agency; or
- a free Georgia voter ID card from the county elections office.
Voting absentee by mail
Request an absentee ballot through the state’s absentee ballot request portal by Friday, Oct. 23. Return it by mail so it arrives by Election Day, at a county registrar’s office, or in a drop box at one of the seven early voting sites that have one, including the Buckhead Library and the C.T. Martin Recreation Center, during early voting hours through Oct. 30. The county no longer accepts absentee ballots at early voting sites without a drop box or registrar’s office, and you cannot hand one in at your Election Day polling place.
What this means for you
- Early voting opens Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 10 sites with Atlanta addresses.
- Mailing an absentee ballot? Send it early; it must arrive by Nov. 3.
- Bring photo ID, and check your Election Day polling place on the My Voter Page.
Related: who to call at City Hall and public notices.
Frequently asked questions
When does early voting start in Atlanta?
Tuesday, Oct. 13, and it runs through Friday, Oct. 30. Fulton County sites are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
Where can I vote early in Atlanta?
Any Fulton County voter can use any Fulton early voting site. Those with Atlanta addresses include the Buckhead Library, the Joan P. Garner Library at Ponce de Leon, the High Museum of Art, the C.T. Martin Recreation Center and the Adams Park, Mechanicsville, Metropolitan, Northside and Northwest libraries.
Is it too late to register to vote for Nov. 3?
Yes. Georgia’s registration deadline for the Nov. 3, 2026, election was Monday, Oct. 5. The deadline to register for a federal runoff is Monday, Nov. 2.
What ID do I need to vote in Georgia?
A photo ID, such as a Georgia driver’s license, even if expired, a Georgia state ID, a U.S. passport, or a military or tribal ID. A free Georgia voter ID card is available from the county elections office.
Where do I vote on Election Day in Atlanta?
At your assigned polling place, not an early voting site. Look it up on the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page, which also shows your sample ballot.
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