The Time for Change is Now!
The most important thing you can do as a U.S. Citizen is to vote in these upcoming midterm elections.
The 2022 United States elections will be held on Tuesday, November 8th.
What's at Stake:
- All 435 seats in the House of Representatives
- 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate
- 39 state and territorial governors
- Numerous other state and local elected positions
This will be the first election affected by the redistricting that followed the 2020 census.
Below, we have put together step-by-step instructions for you to make sure you are informed and ready to participate in this monumental opportunity for change.
Registration Status:
Are you registered and ready to vote? If you are not sure, go to the following website to check and make sure.
www.mvp.sos.ga.gov - At this website you can check your registration status.
October 11th was the last day to register or check your registration in Georgia.
Remember, if you moved or possibly changed your name, you must update your registration information. It's simple and will take only a few minutes.
In addition to your registration status, you can also check the following important information:
- Early voting locations
- Elected officials
- Registration information on file with your county office
- Sample Ballot for the upcoming election
- Provisional Ballot status
- Mail-In application and ballot status
- Your Poll Location
- Your House District
- Your Senate District
Voting Locations:
As stated, the U.S. went through the redistricting process this year. Based on population shifts, your House District number and possibly your Polling Location may have changed. Both of these can also be verified using the website above.
There will be early voting in your county. Typically the early voting locations are fewer than those on election day. Please check with your county for a voting location near you, if you wish to do early voting.
Voting Times:
Early voting in Georgia begins on October 17th and ends on November 4th. All counties will offer Saturday voting on October 22nd and 29th. Many counties will offer Sunday voting on October 23rd and 30th.
Be sure to also check with your county on the hours for early voting because they differ by county.
Identification Required:
Did you know that there are many types of identification that are acceptable for use to vote?
- Georgia driver’s license (even if expired)
- Any valid state or federal government issued photo ID
- A valid passport (cannot be expired)
- A valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, this state, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of the state, including state colleges and universities.
- Valid U.S. military photo ID
- Valid tribal photo ID
You're all Set:
Now that you’ve verified you are registered, know where to vote, and what times the polling locations are open, whether it be early voting or on election day, be sure you bring your photo ID and get out and vote.
Become a Poll Worker:
The county in which you live is always looking for poll workers. Poll Workers go through training and are compensated for their time. You can work either full or half days and in most cases the schedules are built around your availability so there’s no stress over when you might be able to help. Learn how to become a Poll Worker.
Become a Poll Watcher:
In addition, each of the three major parties (Democrat, Republican & Independent) are always looking for Poll Watchers, and again there is training on what to watch for at the assigned polling location. Learn how to become a Poll Watcher. In addition, learn how to sign up to be a Poll Watcher.
Benefits:
Working or Watching at the polls is a great way to get involved in a true Grassroots effort, and also further understand our voting processes and the many rules and laws that have been enacted over the past 200+ years.
Don't Forget:
One thing to remember as a citizen is that it is your right, privilege, and responsibility to cast a vote for the candidate(s) you believe will help our country stay strong. It is one of the ways we as citizens can truly make changes in our local, county, state and federal governments.
The time for change is now!
