Our Purpose
The Georgetown-Quitman County Office of Elections and Registration’s purpose is to ensure fair, accurate, and accessible voter registration by administering election laws with integrity, maintaining up-to-date voter records, and providing clear nonpartisan assistance so every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register and participate in the democratic process.
“The right to vote is the crown jewel of American liberties.” – Former Chief Justice Earl Warren ***STATS *** November 5, 2024 General Election Summary Report Summary for: All Contests, All Districts, All Tabulators, All Counting Groups Registered Voters: 1,150 of 1,525 (75.41%) Ballots Cast: 1,150 
Use the GA MVP Log In to check your - Voter registration status
- Mail-In application and ballot status
- Poll location
- Early voting locations
- Elected Officials
- Registration information on file with the county office
- Sample ballot for the upcoming election
- Provisional Ballot status
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Important Dates to Remember
MARCH 2 2026 – 9AM through MARCH 6, 2026 – 12PM
CANDIDATE QUALIFYING WEEK/PERIOD FOR MAY PRIMARY AND NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
MARCH 2, 2026
EARLIEST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR MAY PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN ELECTION
MARCH 6, 2026 - 2PM
POSTING OF CANDIDATE NAMES BY PARTIES FOR MAY PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN ELECTION
APRIL 20, 2026
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR MAY PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN ELECTION
Last day for an applicant to register and for an elector to change address prior to the primary, election, or runoff. You may visit https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/mvp-landing-page to view your voter registration information or you may visit the Quitman County Elections office to make updates.
APRIL 27, 2026
FIRST DAY OF ADVANCE VOTING FOR MAY PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN ELECTION
Polls open from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
MAY 2, 2026 AND MAY 9, 2026
MANDATORY SATURDAY VOTING FOR MAY PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN ELECTION
Polls open from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
MAY 8, 2026
DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR MAY PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN ELECTION
MAY 15, 2026
LAST DAY OF ADVANCE VOTING FOR MAY PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN ELECTION
MAY 19, 2026
ELECTION DAY
Polls open from 7:00AM to 7:00PM
MAY 22, 2026 – 5PM
DEADLINE FOR MAY PRIMARY/NONPARTISAN ELECTION PROVISIONAL VOTER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION
JUNE 16, 2026
DATE OF JUNE RUNOFF ELECTION
Additional important dates will be published should a runoff be conducted.
AUGUST 17, 2026
EARLIEST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR NOEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
OCTOBER 5, 2026
REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
Last day for an applicant to register and for an elector to change address prior to the primary, election, or runoff.
OCTOBER 13, 2026*
FIRST DAY OF ADVANCE VOTING FOR NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
Polls open from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
*Date moved to next business day due to state holiday.
OCTOBER 17, 2026 AND OCTOBER 24, 2026
MANDATORY SATURDAY VOTING FOR NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
Polls open from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
OCTOBER 23, 2026
DEADLINE TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
OCTOER 30, 2026
LAST DAY OF ADVANCE VOTING FOR NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
Polls open from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
ELECTION DAY
Polls open from 7:00AM to 7:00PM
NOVEMBER 6, 2026 – 5:00PM
DEADLINE FOR NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION PROVISIONAL VOTER DOCUMENTATION
Secure the Vote: Serve as a Poll Worker
Before each statewide election, thousands of Georgians sign up to help put on the single most important event we hold in a democracy. We’ve included a few tips throughout the template to help you get started.
What does a Poll Worker do?
A Poll Worker…
- Sets up and closes a polling place
- Helps voters understand their rights
- Protects ballots and voting equipment
A poll worker must…
- Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of that county.
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
- Not hold public office or be a candidate for public office.
- Be able to solve problems.
- Be an effective communicator.
- Not be an immediate relative of an elected official where the relative is a candidate.
Want to be a poll worker? If you are interested in serving as a poll worker, please contact Quitman County Elections Office.
CLICK HERE to see our elections office brochure
The Quitman County Board of Elections and Voter Registration functions as the superintendent of elections and conducts primaries and elections in accordance with State law. The Board performs all services and functions necessary to support the election process, recruits, selects, hires, trains and assigns personnel to serve as poll officials. The board also conducts qualification for candidates, develops ballots for elections, acquires, maintains, prepares and test equipment used to conduct elections.
We are responsible for voter registration; ensuring that elections are free, impartial, fair, accurate, convenient and accessible to all voters; encourages voter participation; provides excellent customer service to voters, candidates, and the media; and to help the public understand and follow all laws, rules and regulations.
NOTICE: POLLING LOCATIONS CHANGE
