Clayton County voters can cast early and advance ballots in the U.S. Senate runoff starting this Sunday, November 27.
WHO’S RUNNING?
Only one race is on the ballot: the runoff between incumbent U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, and challenger Herschel Walker, a Republican.
CAN I GET A PAPER ABSENTEE BALLOT?
If you hurry. The last day to turn in an application for a paper absentee/advance ballot is Monday, November 28. Here’s the application from the Clayton County Elections and Registration website:
Remember to print out and sign your application. You can bring it to the Elections and Registration Office at the Historic Courthouse in Jonesboro, fax it to (770) 477-4521, or send it as an e-mail attachment to elections@claytoncountyga.gov. You probably should avoid mailing your application to avoid delays this close to the election. Call Elections and Registration at (770) 477-3372 with any questions.
WHEN CAN I VOTE?
You can vote on these dates and times:
- Sunday, Nov. 27: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 28: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 29: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 30: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 1: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 2: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Your very last chance to vote in this race will be on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
It’s important to note that Clayton County will NOT have early voting on Saturday, November 26.
WHERE CAN I VOTE EARLY?
Six early voting locations will be open:
- FOREST PARK
Forest Park Senior Center
5087 Park Ave. - RIVERDALE
Virginia Burton Gray Rec Center
1475 E. Fayetteville Road - MORROW
Morrow City Hall
1500 Morrow Road - JONESBORO
Elections and Registration Office
Historic Courthouse
121 S. McDonough St. - REX
Carl Rhodenizer Rec Center
3499 Rex Road - HAMPTON
South Clayton Rec Center
1837 McDonough Road
WHERE CAN I DROP OFF MY PAPER ABSENTEE BALLOT?
Please note that only three locations will have secure ballot dropboxes inside during polling hours:
- JONESBORO
Elections and Registration Office
Historic Courthouse
121 S. McDonough St. - REX
Carl Rhodenizer Rec Center
3499 Rex Road - HAMPTON
South Clayton Rec Center
1837 McDonough Road
WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME?
Bring your official Georgia photo I.D., whether you’re dropping off your ballot or voting on the machines. If you requested a paper absentee/advance ballot and made a mistake on it, bring it with you to the polling place. An election worker will take the spoiled ballot and allow you to vote on the machines.
WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
Call the Clayton County Elections and Registration Office at (770) 477-3372.
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