In Georgia, mail-in ballot timing depends on the election, but ballots are generally mailed after your absentee request is approved and the ballots are available; one source says counties mail them about 29 days before the election, while another Georgia voter guide notes ballots begin going out around 45 days before the election for some elections.

What that means

  • If you have already requested an absentee ballot, the county sends it once processing is complete and ballots are ready.
  • For a general election, Georgia voter guidance has said ballots started mailing about 29 days before Election Day, and campaign voting pages have noted some counties may begin around 45 days before in other cycles.
  • You can track your ballot status through your county or Georgia’s voter page once it has been requested and mailed.

Practical tip

If you are waiting on one, check whether your absentee application was accepted first, because the ballot will not be mailed until that step is done.

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