Georgia elections, 2020
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Below is a list of 2020 Georgia elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
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Voting information
- See also: Voting in Georgia and Absentee voting
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The following data tables highlight voter registration rules, in-person voting procedures, and absentee voting procedures relevant to the November 3, 2020, general election. To view more information about general voting procedures in Georgia, click here.
| Voter registration in Georgia | |
| Registration URL | Link |
| Registration status URL | Link |
| Registration update URL | Link |
| In-person registration deadline | October 5, 2020 |
| Mail registration deadline | October 5, 2020 |
| Mail postmark or receipt deadline | Postmarked |
| Online registration deadline | October 5, 2020 |
| Same-day registration | No |
| Early voting same-day registration | No |
| In-person voting in Georgia | |
| All voters required to show ID | Yes |
| ID types | Hover or tap here to see valid forms of voter ID "Any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free ID Card issued by your county registrar's office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). A Georgia Driver's License, even if expired. Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state. Valid U.S. passport ID. Valid U.S. military photo ID. Valid tribal photo ID." |
| ID source URL | Link |
| Early voting start date | October 12, 2020 |
| Early voting end date | October 30, 2020 |
| Weekend voting? | Yes |
| Early voting source URL | Link |
| Election Day poll times | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Absentee voting in Georgia | |
| Are there limits on who can request a ballot? | No |
| Mail request deadline | October 30, 2020 |
| Request postmark or receipt deadline | Received |
| Mail return deadline | November 3, 2020 |
| Return postmark or receipt deadline | Received |
| Notary/witness requirements | No requirement |
Featured elections
The following Georgia elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
- Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Republican primary runoff)
- Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)
- Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)
- Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)
- Georgia's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Republican primary runoff)
- Georgia's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)
- United States Senate election in Georgia, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)
General elections
- Georgia's 6th Congressional District election, 2020
- Georgia's 7th Congressional District election, 2020
State elections
Primary elections
There were no featured state-level primary elections in Georgia in 2020.
General elections
There were no featured state-level general elections in Georgia in 2020.
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Georgia in 2020.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Georgia are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
June 9, 2020: Primary
August 11, 2020: Primary runoff
November 3, 2020: General election
December 1, 2020: State runoff election
January 5, 2021: Federal runoff election
Polling hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Local election dates
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Historical Georgia elections
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- Georgia elections, 2019
- Georgia elections, 2018
- Georgia elections, 2017
- Georgia elections, 2016
- Georgia elections, 2015
- Georgia elections, 2014
- Georgia elections, 2013
- Georgia elections, 2012
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