Key Dates:

  • Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020:       First day for counties to mail absentee ballots
  • Tuesday, Sep. 29, 2020:       Special Election (5th Congressional District)

Only registered voters who reside in the district are eligible to vote

  • Monday, Oct. 5, 2020:           Voter registration deadline
  • Monday, Oct. 12, 2020:         In-person/ advance voting begins
  • Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020:       Saturday voting
  • Friday, Oct. 30, 2020:            In-person/ advance voting ends
  • Friday, Oct. 30, 2020:            Deadline to request absentee ballot
  • Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020:         General Election
  • Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020: First day for counties to mail absentee ballots

for Federal runoff

  • Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020:         Possible state and local runoff
  • Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021:          Runoff for federal office

With higher turnout expected in November, DeKalb officials are urging voters to consider absentee ballots and early voting options in addition to Election Day in-person voting.

For more information, contact the DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Office at 404-298-4020, visit DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections at  www.dekalbvotes.com or visit the Georgia Secretary of State at https://sos.ga.gov/.