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October/November 2026 | maconmagazine.com 61 2026 2026 R E M E M B E R ! Your vote matters. Be informed, be aware and make sure you're following all the rules and regulations. K E Y D AT E S B E F O R E N O V . 3 E L E C T I O N D AY Aug. 17-Oct. 23: First day and last day to request an absentee ballot from your county's election o ce to vote by mail. Oct. 5: Last day to register to vote. Oct. 13-30: First day and last day to vote in person during the early/advance period. V O T E R R E G I S T R AT I O N Before you can cast your ballot, ensure that you're registered to vote. Voters can check registration status on the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page or call 404-656-2881. F I N D I N G Y O U R P O L L I N G P L A C E On Election Day, registered voters can vote at only their designated polling location. Here's how to nd yours: C H E C K Y O U R V O T E R R E G I S T R AT I O N C A R D • Log into the Secretary of State's My Voter Page • Contact your county's election o ce. • Voters can locate local o ces by calling (404) 656-2871 V O T I N G O P T I O N S Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you are in line by 7 p.m. you will be allowed to cast your ballot even if the polls have o cially closed. W H AT T O B R I N G Georgia law requires voters to present a valid photo ID when voting in person. Acceptable forms include: • Georgia driver's license • Valid U.S. passport • Valid government-issued photo ID • Free Voter ID Card (voters must apply in person at any county registrar's o ce or Department of Driver Services O ce, free of charge. A S S I S TA N C E A N D A C C E S S I B I L I T Y If you need special assistance or have questions about accessibility, contact your county's election o ce. They can provide information about voter assistance and polling place accessibility.

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