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2025 Code of Georgia
Title 21 - Elections (Chs. 1 — 5)
Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally (Arts. 1 — 15)
Article 10 - Absentee Voting (§§ 21-2-380 — 21-2-390)
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Cross references.Penalty for voting by absentee ballot without qualifying to vote in such manner, § 21-2-573.
Administrative rules and regulations.Absentee Voting, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, State Election Board, Georgia Election Code, Subject 183-1-14.
Law reviews.For note, “Election Spotlight: Nearly Twenty Years After Hanging Chads, Problems Persist in Florida,” see 71 Mercer L. Rev. 895 (2020).
For article, “SB 202: Revisions to Georgia’s Election and Voting Procedures,” see 38 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. 105 (2021).
RESEARCH REFERENCES ALR.Validity of absentee voters’ laws, 97 A. L. R.2d 218.
Construction and effect of absentee voters’ laws, 97 A. L. R.2d 257.
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O. C. G. A. Title 21, Ch. 2
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O.C.G.A. Title 21, Ch. 2, Art. 10
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- § 21-2-380. "Absentee elector" defined; when reason for absentee ballot not required
- § 21-2-380.1. Appointment of absentee ballot clerk
- § 21-2-381. Making of application for absentee ballot; determination of eligibility by ballot clerk; furnishing of applications to colleges and universities; persons entitled to make application
- § 21-2-381.1. Procedures for voting with special write-in absentee ballots by qualified absentee electors
- § 21-2-381.2. State write-in absentee ballot for certain electors
- § 21-2-382. Additional buildings as additional registrar’s office or place of registration for receiving absentee ballots and for advance voting; drop boxes
- § 21-2-383. Preparation and delivery of ballots; form of ballots; casting ballot in person using DRE unit; casting ballot in person or as absentee using electronic ballot markers
- § 21-2-384. Preparation and delivery of supplies; mailing of ballots; oath of absentee electors and persons assisting absentee electors; master list of ballots sent; challenges; special absentee run-off ballots; electronic transmission of ballots
- § 21-2-385. Procedure for voting by absentee ballot; advance voting
- § 21-2-385.1. Preferential treatment for older and disabled voters
- § 21-2-386. Procedures regarding absentee ballots
- § 21-2-387. Pilot program for electronic handling of absentee ballots; requirements; reporting; termination
- § 21-2-388. Cancellation of absentee ballots of electors who are present in election precinct during primaries and elections
- § 21-2-389. Payment of postage for mailing absentee ballots
- § 21-2-390. Delivery of election materials to clerk of superior court or city clerk; accounting for ballots; inspection and audit of information contained in absentee ballot applications or envelopes
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