Decoding the 2020 Election

The purpose of this page of the guide is to provide general information on the legislative branch of Georgia and where those primary sources can be found. It also guides users to where they can learn more about the dynamics of Georgia's government and political landscape. More specific information related to the 2020 election and Georgia can be found in the sub-pages. 

The sub-pages of this section of the guide address questions and controversies involving Georgia's election laws, voter registration, and absentee ballot procedures through mostly primary sources, at a much more specific level. It also attempts to put into a broader context Georgia's important role in the 2020 election outcome and subsequent outcomes afterward that affect the entire country. 

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Georgia Voter Identification Requirements

Georgia law (O.C.G.A § 21-2-417) requires Georgia residents to show photo identification when voting in person. This website is just one part of our comprehensive outreach and education program to ensure that citizens are aware of the photo identification requirement. Electronic versions of publications and press releases pertaining to this requirement are available here as well. If you have questions, need more information, or have difficulty getting a free Voter Identification Card, you can contact your county registrar’s office or the Secretary of State’s Elections Division at:

Telephone (8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Local:  (404) 656-2871
Toll-Free:  (844) 753-7825
V/TTY:  (404) 656-1787
Fax:  (404) 651-9531

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How a Registration Becomes Subject To Cancellation

Step 1:

• A registered voter files a change of address request with the U.S. Postal Service or
• Official election mail is returned undeliverable or
• A person has no contact with election officials for three years. Contact can be in the form of voting in any election or primary, signing a petition, updating voter registration, or renewing or changing a driver’s license.

Step 2:

• Not responding to a confirmation letter mailed by the county voter registrar.

Step 3:

• Having no contact with voter registration for two additional general elections, meaning not voting in any election or primary, signing a petition, updating voter registration, or renewing or changing a driver’s license.

Step 4:

Failing to respond within 30 days to the notice which they are being sent by either

     a.  returning the attached postage-paid postcard they will receive or b.  updating their registration

1.  on registertovote.sos.ga.gov

2.  smartphone app, or

3.  visiting their county voter registrar’s office.*

*Text is taken directly from the Georgia Secretary of State website - 2019 List Maintenance 

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