Early voting begins in Georgia ahead of November 3 general election

Registered voters can cast their ballots early in person from October 13 through October 30.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting is officially underway in Georgia ahead of the November 3, 2026, General and Special Election.

Voting hours and locations vary by county, and voters can visit Georgia’s My Voter Page to find their designated early voting locations and review their sample ballots.

In Macon-Bibb County, the Board of Elections has announced three early voting locations.

Early voting locations in Macon-Bibb County:

• Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections — Macon Mall
  3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB101, Macon, GA 31206
• Theron Ussery Park Recreation Center
  815 N. Macon Park Drive, Macon, GA 31210
• Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center
  132 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201

Early voting hours:

• Monday through Friday, October 13-30: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 17 and October 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, October 18: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Macon Mall location only.

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections says the last day to request an absentee ballot for the November election is October 23. Early voting ends October 30.

Georgia voters will decide several federal, state and local races in the November election, including contests for governor, lieutenant governor, the U.S. Senate and other offices. Depending on where they live, voters may also see local races and ballot measures.

Voters must bring an acceptable photo ID to vote in person. They can check their registration status, find voting information and review their sample ballot through the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Voters who choose to wait until Election Day must vote at their assigned polling place.