Voting

UNG’s mission is to prepare students to become leaders throughout their world. The foundation to leading others is leading oneself by being an engaged citizen. According to the National Student of Learning, Voting, and Engagement report, UNG students participate in elections at a higher rate than other institutions on average.

In fact, more than 72% of UNG students participated in the 2020 election. (Institute for Democracy & Higher Education, 2022) UNG encourages students to develop good habits of active citizenship and staying informed, making civic participation a shared value on our campuses.

Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country, and this world.

Sharon Salzberg

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Get Election Ready

Vote with confidence with this friendly and informative guide.

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Susan B. Anthony

UNG Voter Events

September 17 - National Voter Registration Day - Tabling across five campuses, Sponsored by the Constitution Day committee and the PSSA
October 1-3 – Hawk the Vote Day - Tabling across five campuses
October 7-9 - National Voter Education Week – Events on all campuses, Sponsored by SGA, Peer Health Educators, the Division of Student Engagement & Success, the Constitution Day Committee, and the PSSA
October 24 - Election Forum on the Dahlonega campus and livestreamed, sponsored by the Political Science Department
November 5 - National Election Day – (wear Red, White, & Blue)

Voter Registration FAQs

How to Register

Check out the Youtube Video about how to register.

Voter Deadlines
General Election November 5, 2024

Advance voting is September 15 - November 1

General Runoff/Runoff for Federal Offices December 3

What are the requirements to register to vote?
To register in Georgia, you must:

be a citizen of the United States

be a legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you want to vote

be 18 years old within six months after the day of registration, and be 18 years old to vote

not be serving a sentence for conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude

not have been judicially determined to be mentally incompetent, unless the disability has been removed

What are the requirements to vote in person?
If you are voting in person in Georgia (including voting early), you must present one of the following forms of ID at the time you vote:

Georgia driver’s license, even if expired

Georgia voter ID or other ID card issued by the State of Georgia, any other state, or the US government

Employee photo ID issued by the US government, Georgia government, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other Georgia government entity

Valid US passport ID

Valid US military photo ID

Student photo ID card issued by a Georgia public college, university, or technical school

Valid tribal photo ID

What is Absentee voting? How do I do it?
Absentee ballots are an option for registered voters who prefer not to vote in person. You do not need an excuse to request an absentee ballot. You must request an absentee ballot in order to receive one in the mail. Your County Registrar's Office must receive your ballot before the polls close on Election Day to be counted.

Learn more about absentee voting in Georgia!

How do I check if I am registered to vote?
If you are an out of state student and need to check your voting status in your home state. You can find a useful tool at the org website. There is a tool available on the organization’s website to search by state and get the appropriate resources. The Secretary of State webpage for your home state is also a good place to look for resources or your local election board website.

Check your registration status.

How do I know where my polling location is?
Find your polling place

What is early voting?
Early voting (sometimes referred to as advanced voting) can help voters avoid crowds or find a time to vote that’s better for their schedules in the weeks prior to Election Day.

Georgia voters: more info at https://georgia.gov/early-voting

Can I view a sample ballot to see what I am voting on?
Yes, you can! Georgia voters can see a sample ballot.

I have a disability. Can I receive assistance with voting?
Yes, you can! Law requires that counties provide polling locations that are accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Georgia’s paper ballot system includes adjustments to accommodate a variety of disabilities.

Headsets for hearing your choices read to you.

Large controls for limited mobility.

Sip-and-puff devices can be accommodated.

The visually impaired may use an app on their phone to read their ballot before they cast it.

Additionally, any voter over 75, or who is disabled and requires assistance in voting may vote immediately at the next available voting booth without having to wait in line.

For more information about adaptive voting, follow this link: https://sos.ga.gov/page/voting-assistance-people-disabilities

For information about voter accessibility laws, see “What are my rights as a voter?”.

What are my rights as a voter?
Overview: https://www.usa.gov/voting-laws

Voter rights: https://www.usa.gov/voting-rights

Accessibility Laws: https://www.usa.gov/voter-accessibility-laws

Voting

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UNG Voter Events

Voter Registration FAQs

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