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Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-219 Registration cards; form; registration by members of armed forces or merchant marine and permanent overseas citizen; Secretary of State to provide information regarding registration and absentee ballot procedures; reports regarding absentee ballots

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 6: Registration of Voters

Topics: HAVA Voter Eligibility Voter Registration Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voter ID

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-230 Challenge of persons on list of electors by other electors; procedure; hearing; right of appeal

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 6: Registration of Voters

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Voter Eligibility Voter Challenges Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-287 Form of absentee ballot

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 8: Voting by Paper Ballot

Topics: Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-372 Ballot description; watermark required

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 9: Voting Machines and Vote Recorders GenerallyPart 4: Optical Scanning Voting Systems

Topics: Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-380 "Absentee elector" defined; when reason for absentee ballot not required

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Definitions Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-380.1 Appointment of absentee ballot clerk

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-381 Making of application for absentee ballot; determination of eligibility by ballot clerk; furnishing of applications to colleges and universities; persons entitled to make application

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Eligibility Accessibility and Voter Assistance Application Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-381.1 Procedures for voting with special write-in absentee ballots by qualified absentee electors

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Voter Eligibility Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Write-Ins

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-381.2 State write-in absentee ballot for certain electors

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Eligibility Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Write-Ins

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-382 Additional buildings as additional registrar's office or place of registration for receiving absentee ballots and for advance voting; drop boxes

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Ballot Drop Box Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-383 Preparation and delivery of ballots; form of ballots; casting ballot in person using DRE unit; casting ballot in person or as absentee using electronic ballot markers

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-384 Preparation and delivery of supplies; mailing of ballots; oath of absentee electors and persons assisting absentee electors; master list of ballots sent; challenges; special absentee run-off ballots; electronic transmission of ballots

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter List Voter Challenges Distributing Ballots Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-385 Procedure for voting by absentee ballot; advance voting

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Accessibility and Voter Assistance Early In-Person Voting Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voter ID

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-386 Procedures regarding absentee ballots

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Voter List Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-387 Pilot program for electronic handling of absentee ballots; requirements; reporting; termination

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-388 Cancellation of absentee ballots of electors who are present in election precinct during primaries and elections

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-390 Delivery of election materials to clerk of superior court or city clerk; accounting for ballots; inspection and audit of information contained in absentee ballot applications or envelopes

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 10: Absentee Voting

Topics: Audits Record Retention and Confidentiality Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-417 Presentation of proper identification to poll workers; swearing of statement when unable to produce; use of provisional ballots; penalty for false swearing

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 11: Preparation for and Conduct of Primaries and ElectionsPart 1: General Provisions

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Eligibility Provisional Voting Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voter ID

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-418 Provisional ballots

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 11: Preparation for and Conduct of Primaries and ElectionsPart 1: General Provisions

Topics: Voter Registration Voter List Provisional Voting Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-482 Absentee ballots for precincts using optical scanning voting equipment

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 11: Preparation for and Conduct of Primaries and ElectionsPart 5: Precincts Using Optical Scanning Voting Equipment

Topics: Contents and Design Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Georgia Statute
§ 21-2-573 Absentee voting by unqualified elector

Code: Title 21: ElectionsChapter 2: Elections and Primaries GenerallyArticle 15: Miscellaneous Offenses

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses Voter Eligibility Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-6-.02 Rules for Voter Registration by Private Entities

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-6: Registration of Electors

Topics: Definitions Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voter Education and Outreach

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-12-.01 Conduct of Elections

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-12: Preparation for and Conduct of Primaries and Elections

Topics: Election Costs Polling Places Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-12-.19 Preparation of the Electors List and Use of Electronic Poll Book

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-12: Preparation for and Conduct of Primaries and Elections

Topics: Polling Places Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter List Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.01 Absentee Ballot Envelope; Definition of Advanced Age; Use of Symbols

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Definitions Primary Elections Accessibility and Voter Assistance Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.02 Advance Voting

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials Early In-Person Voting Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.03 Provisional Absentee Ballots

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Election Security Voter Eligibility Voter Registration Provisional Voting Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.04 Reporting Requirements for Absentee Ballots

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.05 State Write-In Absentee Ballot

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Contents and Design Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voter Education and Outreach Write-Ins

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.06 Spoiled Absentee Ballots

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Election Security Ballot Rejection and Curing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voter Education and Outreach

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.08 Additional Sites as Additional Registrar's Offices or Places of Registration for Absentee Ballots

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Registration Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.09 Voted Absentee Ballots

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Definitions Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.10 Acceptance of Absentee Ballots From Military and Overseas Citizens

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Military and Overseas Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.11 Mailing and Issuance of Ballots

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Eligibility Provisional Voting Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.12 Eligibility of Application for Absentee Ballot

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Definitions Record Retention and Confidentiality Voter Eligibility Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.13 Prompt Notification of Absentee Ballot Rejection

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Ballot Rejection and Curing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Regulation
§ 183-1-14-.14 Early Absentee Ballot Processing

Code: Department 183: Rules of State Election BoardChapter 183-1: Georgia Election CodeSubject 183-1-14: Absentee Voting

Topics: Definitions Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Case
June 30, 2022: VoteAmerica v. Raffensperger

Topics: Causes of Action Accessibility and Voter Assistance Application Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voter Education and Outreach

Georgia Case
November 15, 2021: Fair Fight Action, Inc. v. Raffensperger

Topics: Procedures Causes of Action HAVA Signature Verification Voting Rights

Georgia Case
August 24, 2021: Smith v. Long Cnty. Bd. of Elections

Topics: Right to Appeal Contests or Protests Voter Challenges Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Georgia Case
May 08, 2020: Ga. Ass'n of Latino Elected S v. Gwinnett Cnty. Bd. of Registrations & Elections

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Accessibility and Voter Assistance Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Rights State VRA

Georgia Opinion
June 15, 2016: AGO 2016-2 (June 15, 2016)

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Ballot Custody Election Offenses Ballot Drop Box Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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