The deadline to register to vote or make changes in your voter record in order to vote in the May 21st 2024 Primary Election is Friday, April 29, 2024. Stop by the elections office or go online to: GA My Voter Page

To vote by absentee ballot, you must submit an absentee ballot application. You can do this online, by email, by mail, by fax, or in person beginning on March 8, 2024. The deadline to submit an absentee ballot application is May 10, 2024 at 5:00PM. If you are voting in a primary election, you will need to request either a Democrat, Republican, or Non-Partisan ballot. Click the link for the online absentee ballot portal:https://securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/

Vision Statement

It is the vision and values of the Macon County Board of Elections and Registration that all elections and voter registration activities and services within Macon County are faithfully executed through efficient, equitable and effective policy choices, rules and procedures utilizing community input and allocated resources and funds.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Macon County Board of Elections and Registration is to enhance voter and electoral experiences of citizens by providing effective, efficient, safe, transparent, equitable elections, voter registration and absentee-balloting services through the use of performance management systems and processes. The Macon County Board of Elections and Voter Registration consists of five members, appointed by the Macon County Board of Commissioners with staggered four-year terms. The Board of Elections is responsible for oversight of the Macon County Elections Office. The Elections Office Staff has the responsibility for the execution of registration of voters, certifying of candidates for the ballot, storage, maintenance and setup of voting equipment, appointment and training of poll officers, and certification of all election results.

Board of Elections Meetings

Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of Each Month at 4:00PM at the Elections Office Conference Room located at 100 Macon Street | Oglethorpe, GA 31068 (All Board Meetings Are Open To The Public)

2024 reminder to check MY VOTER PAGE on the Georgia Secretary of State website for the following information

Voter Registration status
Voting Location and Voting District
Early/Advanced Voting Location
Voter Registration Information
Candidate Sample Ballot
Absentee Ballot Application
State/Federal/Local Election Dates

GA Secretary of State (ga.gov)

FVAP.gov

Home (ga.gov)

Macon County Elections Open Records Requests

In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 (b) the Georgia Open Records Act and related subtitles of Georgia law authorize a personal inspection of public records at a reasonable time and place unless prohibited by a court order or otherwise exempted by law. However, no public official or personnel is required to prepare reports, summaries, or compilations not in existence at the time of an Open Records Request. In many instances there is no charge for obtaining public records. However, in situations that require staff to spend more than 15 minutes in researching, retrieving, redacting (if necessary) and preparing files for pick up, there can be a fee associated with your request. Fees are based on the hourly rate of the lowest paid employee capable of performing the work, minus the first 15 minutes.

Submit Open Records Requests

Email: elections@maconcountyga.gov or triley@maconcountyga.gov

In-person: Macon County Board of Elections and Registrations Office
100 Macon Street
Oglethorpe, GA 31068

By Mail: Macon County Elections Open Records Request
Macon County Board of Elections and Registrations
P.O. Box 415
Oglethorpe, GA 31068

Elections and Voter Registration

Voter Registration is a county function. Prior to voting in an election in Macon County, you must be a registered voter. Macon County is committed to ensuring that the registration process is provided to all eligible residents in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in the most efficient, effective and timely manner.

Voter Eligibility

To register to vote in the state of Georgia, you must be:

A citizen of the United States
A legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you wish to vote
At least 18 years of age by election day

Also, you may not register to vote if you are currently:

Serving any sentence imposed by the conviction of a felony
Judicially determined to be mentally incompetent

Voter Guidelines

In the state of Georgia, you do not have to register by political party to vote in regular primaries or general elections.

You may register to vote at any time, but you must be registered by the close of registration prior to an election if you wish to vote on election day, i.e., the application must be postmarked by the voter registration deadline. If you are not registered to vote, register today. If you are registering for the first time in Georgia, and you register by mail, you are required to provide one of the following acceptable forms of identification by mailing a copy or providing a copy during the absentee voting period.

Georgia driver's license, even if it's expired.
Valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including one issued by the Department of Driver Services or your county registrar's office.
Valid U.S. passport.
Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state.
Valid U.S. military photo ID.
Valid Tribal photo.

Precinct cards are mailed within two to three weeks of submitting your voter registration application. If you do not receive your precinct card, please contact the board of registrar's office to check the status. The Macon County Board of Elections Office recommends to county residents that they check out a special feature of the Georgia Secretary of State website called "MVP" or "My Voter Page." A simple log-in process helps you access vital information for voting in Georgia including, among other things, your voter registration status, your polling location, sample ballots for upcoming elections, and locations for early voting.