Everything you need to register, prepare, and vote in Forsyth County — in one place. Whether it's your first time or your fiftieth, we've got you covered. Your vote matters here more than you know.
Voter Protection Hotline: 888-730-5816
Georgia's primary runoff is June 16, 2026. Registrations received by April 20, 2026 meet the deadline for federal, state and local contests for the June 16, 2026 General Primary Runoff. Registrations for new registrants received between April 21 and May 18, 2026 are eligible to vote for the federal contest only.
If you're not sure whether you're registered, check your status right now → — Forsyth County updates voter rolls regularly and your registration may have lapsed.
2026 KEY DATES
Monday, June 08, 2026 – Friday, june 12, 2026
Advance/Early Voting
(Monday to Friday 8 AM to 6 PM)
Must be registered by April 19, 2026 to vote in the May 19 primary. Online, mail, or in-person.Registrations for new registrants received between April 21 and May 18, 2026 are eligible to vote for the federal contest only.
June 16, 2026
Primary Runoff election day
7 AM to 7 PM
If you're in line by 7 PM, you have the right to vote. To confirm your registration information, verify your assigned Election Day polling place and review your sample ballot visit the My Voter Page at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.
Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections: (770) 781-2118 ext. 9
Nov 3, 2026
General election day
General Election. Registration deadline: October 4, 2026. Absentee request deadline: October 25.
Forsyth County's voter rolls are actively maintained, which means registrations can be cancelled for inactivity, address changes, or administrative errors. If you've moved, changed your name, or haven't voted in a few election cycles, your registration may no longer be current. Check it now — it takes thirty seconds.
Georgia Registration Requirements
✓ Must be a U.S. citizen
✓ Must be a Georgia resident and a Forsyth County resident (if registering here)
✓ Must be at least 17½ years old to register; must be 18 by Election Day to vote
✓ Must not be serving a sentence for a felony conviction (including probation or parole)
✗ Georgia has no party registration — you do not register as a Democrat or Republican
✗ You do not need a reason to vote by absentee ballot in Georgia
Register to vote in Georgia
New to Forsyth County, turning 18, or never registered?
Georgia makes online registration easy. You'll need your Georgia driver's license or state ID number and the last four digits of your SSN.
Register online at sos.ga.gov
You can also register in person at the Forsyth County Elections Office (110 E. Main St, Cumming) or at any Georgia DDS office.
Check your registration status
Already registered?
Verify your status, confirm your polling location, and check your party affiliation on Georgia's My Voter Page (MVP). Takes 30 seconds — do it now.
Check at mvp.sos.ga.gov
If your address has changed, you must update your registration even if you're still in Forsyth County.
Voter Protection Hotline: 888-730-5816
Enter your registered address on the Georgia My Voter Page to find your specific precinct and polling location for this election. Polling locations can change between elections.
Forsyth County Elections Office: 110 E. Main St., Cumming, GA 30040 · (770) 781-2118
Georgia requires photo ID to vote. Acceptable forms include your Georgia driver's license, state ID card, passport, military ID, or tribal ID. Your polling card alone is not sufficient.
If you don't have ID, a provisional ballot is available. Call our voter protection line for help.
