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What time do polls open and close on Election Day? What we know

If you're planning on voting on Tuesday, here are the times you can do so.

ATLANTA — Georgia voters are heading to the polls on Election Day to cast their ballot in the 2024 presidential election.

Around 4 million voters submitted their ballots in Georgia before Election Day arrived on Tuesday, Nov. 5. 

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If you're planning on voting, here are the times you can do so:

What times do polls open and close on Election Day in Georgia?

The polls open open at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. This is a statewide window and not subject to county-by-county decisions.

And as always, remember that you only have to be in line by 7 p.m. As long as you're in line before polls close, election workers have to let you cast your vote. There are a few places in metro Atlanta that will have extended hours due to delayed openings. 

States typically begin to report results soon after the polls close, but it may be a while before we know who won the presidential race as it's expected to be incredibly tight, and it can take some time to count mail-in ballots in certain states. 

11Alive is committed to helping you vote confidently by understanding the 2024 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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