Georgia disenfranchises felons in jail, serving probation, or on parole. However, voting rights are released upon completion of sentence, supervised release, as well as complete payment of court fees and fines. See a more detailed criminal disenfranchisement laws across the U.S<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n
In Georgia, felons can register or re-register to vote following their voting right restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, it is noticed, over time, that some personnel at local voter registration centers have little or no knowledge about Georgia laws concerning felons\u2019 voting rights<\/a>. They do not know what and what qualifies or disqualifies a prospect voter. This leads to unfair disenfranchisement of loads of felons in Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the event of any complications, discuss with your lawyer or contact Georgia Justice Project<\/a> (GJP) to reassert your rights. For easier registration, opt for online registration at the office of Georgia\u2019s Secretary of State.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
Georgia’s constitution requires that prospective voters are U.S citizens and Georgia residents. Besides, voters must have attained, at least, 17.5 years at registration time and 18 on or before scheduled election date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Georgia, eligible voters must complete registration, not later than 28 days before a scheduled election. You may complete the registration online or at your local election office.<\/p>\n\n\n
Voters can now register to vote online. Eligible residents can register via Georgia\u2019s online voter registration system<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n
Voter Identification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Georgia requires voters to present photo identification before voting at the polling places. Driver\u2019s license, tribal identity cards, military ID, State ID, U.S passports, employee ID cards, and county-issued voter ID cards are all acceptable means of identification in Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poll Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Typically, polls in Georgia runs from 7 am to 7 pm. However, all voters on queue before 7 pm must be allowed to vote.<\/p>\n\n\n
Primary elections are conducted to enable eligible voters choose a candidate to represent a political party for an elected office in the general election. Political parties also use their primary elections to elect party leaders as well as delegates for their conventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Georgia adopts an open primary election system, where eligible voters may not necessarily be affiliated to any particular political party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read also: Can A Felon vote in Michigan?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Absentee Voting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Early Voting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Felons voting rights vary across states. In most state, felony convicts are barred from voting while in prison but may have their voting right back some period after sentence completion and payment of other cost fines and fees.<\/p>\n\n\n