WHY YOUR VOTE IN THE MAY 21 PRIMARY ELECTION MATTERS:

A crucial statewide race that will be on the ballot in May is a position on the Georgia Supreme Court. Every GA voter will be able to choose between John Barrow and Andrew Pinson for the Georgia Supreme Court. The choice is stark and critical. Tell all your GA friends to vote for John Barrow on May 21.

The election for the GA Supreme Court is hidden away in the Primary Election. This race will be FINAL on May 21.

Andrew Pinson, the incumbent:

Was appointed by Brian Kemp in 2022

Clerked for Clarence Thomas

Is an officer of the Federalist Society

Was GA’s chief appellate lawyer in the GA/AL/MS case that overturned Roe v. Wade

John Barrow, the challenger:

Has a long political history of standing for women’s right to choose

Wants to protect voters from gerrymandering and unfair districting

Has experience of 14 years in local government, 10 years in the US Congress, also as a teacher and volunteer legal services lawyer.

2024 ELECTION DATES TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW:

• General Primary and Nonpartisan Elections: May 21

• General Election: November 5

• General Election Runoff: December 3

VOTER REGISTRATION DATES AND DEADLINES

Eligible Georgia residents should make sure their registration is up to date no later than Monday, October 7, 2024 to participate in the November 5 General (and Presidential) Election. 

Check My Voter Page to ensure that your registration is current!

HOW GEORGIA REDISTRICTING IMPACTS YOU:

New maps of Georgia election districts were approved in 2024.  This means you may be in one district for 2024 -- and have a set of state house rep and state senator representing you in the legislature -- AND you could be in a DIFFERENT district for the 2024 state house and state senate elections! The state reps and state senators you elect in the 2024 elections will begin to represent you Jan 1 2025.

Step #1 - KNOW YOUR CURRENT DISTRICTS FOR ADVOCACY DURING THE 2024 GA LEGISLATIVE SEASION

Make sure you know what state house and senate districts you are currently in -- and who CURRENTLY represents you in the Georgia State House and Senate. These are the people to contact for issues related to the current legislative session.

• To check on the names of your current 2024 representatives and senators, use this link. 

Step #2 - KNOW YOUR DISTRICTS FOR VOTING IN 2024 (THEY MAY HAVE CHANGED!)

Make sure you know what state house and senate districts you will be voting on during the 2024 elections -- and who your incumbents will be. 

• Sign in to My Voter Page

• Check under the "Districts and Elected Officials" tab. These are the districts in which you'll be voting THIS YEAR. Whoever wins those races will represent you beginning Jan 1 2025.

MAKE YOUR PLAN TO VOTE EARLY:

Early voting for the Novermber 5, 2024 General Election will be available from Monday, October 14 to Friday, November 1, 2024.

To find early voting locations and hours:

1. Login to https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/, which takes you to your "My Registration Information" page.

2. Scroll down to your "Polling Information" box. At the bottom right, click on "Early Voting Polling Locations".

3. At the "Select Election" pop-up window, click "Next" (there's only 1 choice).

4. That takes you to the "Early Voting Locations" page. At the top of that page, you can search for a specific location or you can filter the list by distance. I did "filter by shortest distance" and it correctly organized the locations by shortest distance. Note that it took about 30 seconds for that sort to occur, so be patient!

If you're voting absentee in the November elections your Ballot Request is due by Friday, October 25, 2024. Request your ballot at https://secure my absentee ballot.sos.ga.gov/s/ . Absentee ballots must be received by Tuesday, November 5, 2024.