Wilkinson County, Georgia

 

Wilkinson County Elections and Registrations

(478) 946-2188
Tracy Strange
Elections Superintendent and Chief Registrar
P.O. Box 186
Irwinton, GA 31031

Board of Elections
Betty Burney
Lillie Preyer
Konreid Etheredge
Lisa Pitts
Tracy Strange

Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Except County Holidays


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To Register to vote, you must:
bulletBe a citizen of the United States
bulletBe a legal resident of Georgia
bulletBe at least 17 ½ years of age (at least 18 years of age to vote)
bulletNot be serving a sentence for a conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude
bulletHave not been found mentally incompetent by a judge
 
Where do I vote? Each voter must vote at the polling place designated for the precinct in which the voter lives. If you are in doubt as to the location of your polling place, contact the voter registration office.  Poll site maps are available at www.sos.state.ga.us 

When can I vote on election day? Go to your polling place between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

Do I have to show identification when voting?  You will be required to present identification at your polling place prior to casting your ballot. There are 14 acceptable types including: driver's license, government identification, passport, employee identification, certified birth certificate, certified naturalization document, and court certified copies showing adoption, name change, etc.

The precinct card sent to you to acknowledge your voter registration is not acceptable identification. If you are unable to produce any of the required ID types, you will be provided with an oath to complete in place of identification, and you will then be allowed to vote.

How do I vote an absentee ballot? You may vote an absentee ballot if:

bulletYou will be absent from your precinct from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on election day.
bulletYou are 75 years of age or older.
bulletYou have a physical disability which prevents you from voting in person.
bulletYou are an election official.
bulletYou are observing a religions holiday which prevents you from voting in person.
bulletYou are required to remain on duty in your precinct for the protection of life, health, or safety of the public.
bulletYou are required to give constant care to someone who is physically disabled.

How do I apply for an absentee ballot?  Applications for absentee ballots may be made in person at the registrars office, by mail, or by facsimile transmission to the registrars office. The application must be in writing and must contain the address to which the ballot is to be mailed, the reason for voting by absentee ballot, sufficient information to identify you as a voter, the election in which you wish to vote, the political party, and your signature.

If you are physically disabled or living temporarily outside your county of residence, a close relative may apply for an absentee ballot for you. Also, if you are 75 or older or disabled, you can complete one application and receive an absentee ballot for the primary, runoff, general, and general runoff. This must be noted on your request.


Follow election night results by checking www.sos.state.ga.us