Voter Info — Houston County Votes

Use this page as your election-day prep sheet: know the deadlines, confirm your registration, check your polling place, and arrive with the right identification.

2026 Election Dates

April 20, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

Primary Election — Register or update your information by this date

April 27 – May 15, 2026

Early Voting Period

Primary Election — Vote early at designated locations throughout the county

May 19, 2026

Primary Election Day

Cast your vote in the primary election

June 16, 2026

Primary Runoff (if needed)

Runoff election may occur if no candidate achieves required vote threshold

October 5, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline

General Election — Register or update your information by this date

October 12 – October 30, 2026

Early Voting Period

General Election — Vote early at designated locations throughout the county

November 3, 2026

General Election Day

Cast your vote in the general election

December 1, 2026

General Runoff (if needed)

Runoff election may occur if no candidate achieves required vote threshold

Protect Your Vote: Photo ID Required

Georgia's voter ID law helps protect the integrity of every election. All voters must present an acceptable photo ID to cast a ballot in person.

Acceptable Photo IDs:

Georgia driver's license (even if expired)
Valid state or federal government-issued photo ID
Valid U.S. passport or military photo ID
Valid employee photo ID from government entity
Valid tribal photo ID

Free Voter ID Available: If you don't have an acceptable photo ID, you can obtain a free Voter ID card from the Houston County Board of Elections. No photo is required — just proof of residence.

Election Day Checklist

Verify your registration and polling place before you leave home.
Bring your photo ID and give yourself extra time for peak turnout periods.
Use My Voter Page for polling-place details and sample-ballot information.

Open Georgia My Voter Page

How to Register to Vote

You can register to vote in Georgia if you meet these requirements:

You will be at least 18 years old on or before Election Day
You are a U.S. citizen
You are a legal resident of Georgia (and the specific county where you're registering)
You are not incarcerated for a felony conviction
You have not been found mentally incompetent by a court

Three ways to register:

Online: Visit the Georgia My Voter Page
By Mail: Request a voter registration form from the Houston County Board of Elections
In Person: Visit the Board of Elections office

Absentee Voting

If you cannot vote in person, any registered voter may request an absentee ballot. Here's what you need to know:

You must request your absentee ballot at least 11 days before Election Day
Absentee ballots are mailed to your registered address
You must sign and return your ballot before Election Day
The Houston County Board of Elections can provide request forms and instructions

Voting in person — either early or on Election Day — is the most direct and secure way to cast your ballot. However, absentee voting is available for those who need it.

Contact the Houston County Board of Elections at (478) 542-2190 to request an absentee ballot or for more information about the absentee voting process.

Where to Vote

You can vote at your assigned polling place on Election Day, or visit one of our early voting locations during the early voting period.

Find Your Polling Place: Use the Georgia My Voter Page to locate your assigned polling location and verify your voter registration status.

Check Your Polling Place

Early voting locations are announced before each election. Check the Board of Elections website or call for current early voting site information.

Houston County Board of Elections

Address:
200 Carl Vinson Parkway
Centerville Hall
Warner Robins, GA 31088

Phone: (478) 542-2190

Questions? Contact the Board of Elections for voter registration, polling place information, absentee ballot requests, or other voting questions.