Georgia General Election
On what date is Georgia's General Election?
November 3rd, 2026
Who is the elected leader of Georgia's executive branch?
Governor
What is the process of casting a ballot before Election Day at an authorized location called?
Early voting (advance voting)
Which statewide executive office will Georgia voters choose in 2026 to lead the state government?
Governor
What U.S. constitutional amendment prohibits denying the vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude?
The 15th Amendment
When is early voting for Georgia?
October 13-30th, 2026
Which federal legislative chamber has two members representing each state?
The U.S. Senate
What document can voters use to check the contests and candidates expected on their personal ballot?
A sample ballot
How many U.S. Senate seats from Georgia are up for election in the 2026 general election?
1
What 1965 federal law targeted discriminatory barriers to voting, including literacy tests?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
How many congressional districts does Georgia have?
14
Which Georgia state legislative body has 180 members?
The Georgia House of Representatives
What is the term for voting by mail using a ballot requested from election officials?
Absentee Ballot
What type of election chooses a political party's nominees for the general election?
A primary election
What U.S. constitutional amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
The 26th Amendment
What is the minimum age to vote in a Georgia election, provided all other eligibility requirements are met?
18
Which office is Georgia's chief legal officer and represents the state in legal matters?
The Attorney General
What is the official government website where Georgians can check registration, polling places, and election information?
The Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page
What is the term for an election held when no candidate meets the required threshold in a previous election?
A runoff election
What is the term for the total number or percentage of eligible voters who cast ballots?
Voter turnout
What is the name of the state official who oversees Georgia's elections through the Secretary of State's office?
The Georgia Secretary of State?
Which elected official is responsible for presiding over the Georgia Senate and may cast a tie-breaking vote under applicable rules?
The lieutenant governor
What type of ballot may be offered when a voter's eligibility cannot immediately be confirmed at the polling place?
A provisional ballot
Who are our 2026 Georgia Governor Candidates?
Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) and Rick Jackson (R)
What is the name for drawing electoral district boundaries in a way that can advantage a particular party or group?
Gerrymandering