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Key dates to keep in mind for Georgia's 2022 elections

Voters will soon choose a new state legislature and all of the state's top executives including the highly-anticipated races for governor and senate.

ATLANTA — Georgians can expect a packed ballot for the state's 2022 midterm elections. 

Voters will soon choose a new state legislature and all of the state's top executives including the highly-anticipated race for governor. Additionally, Georgia's 14 U.S. congressional seats and one of two U.S. Senate seats are up for grabs this election. 

Here are important dates to know on Georgia's 2022 Election Calendar

Register to vote by Oct. 11

Tuesday, Oct. 11  is the last day to register and be eligible to vote in the November General Election and Runoff Election. (Monday, Oct. 10 is a state holiday). 

If you've changed your address, you'll need to make sure you're registered at your new location. Here's how. 

Oct. 14 | Debate for U.S. Senate seat

On Friday, Oct. 14 Georgia Senate candidates Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker will take the stage in Savannah at 7 p.m. to debate. Click here for details.

Oct. 17 | Early voting begins

Monday, Oct. 17 is the first day of early voting for the November General Election. Early voting in Georgia runs through Friday, Nov. 4.

Oct. 22 | Saturday voting

On Saturday, Oct. 22 voting is available in all Georgia counties for the November General Election.

Oct. 23 | Sunday voting for some counties

On Sunday, Oct. 23 counties in Georgia may opt to vote in the November General Election.

Oct. 28 | Last day to request absentee ballot 

Friday, Oct. 28 is the last day to request an absentee/ mail-in ballot application for the November General Election. This is 11 days prior to Election Day. 

Sent in your absentee ballot? Here's how to track it.

Oct. 29 | Saturday voting option

On Saturday, Oct. 29, voting is available in all Georgia counties for the November General Election.

Oct. 30 | Sunday voting for some counties

On Sunday, Oct. 30, counties in Georgia may opt for Sunday voting for the November General Election.

Nov. 4 | Early in-person voting ends 

Friday, Nov. 4, is the last day to cast a ballot in-person for early voting. Be sure to check your county elections office for more information on times and locations. 

Nov. 7 | Register to vote for General Election Runoff

Monday, Nov. 7 is the last day to register and be eligible to vote in the General Election Runoff for federal races. 

Nov. 8 | Election Day

Tuesday, Nov. 8 is Georgia's Election Day! 

Here's how to find your polling location.

Dec. 6 | General Election Runoff

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, an Election Runoff will be held if no candidate wins the required majority of votes. Early voting begins the 4th Monday before the runoff election date.  

Click here for more information on when to vote, how to vote and where to vote in Georgia. 

11Alive is committed to helping you vote confidently by understanding the 2022 election issues that impact you. Our goal is to educate and inform our audience about the election process. We plan to do that by verifying facts, providing context, and explaining the system. Get more election resources here at /vote. 

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