Georgia's general election runoff, if one is needed, is on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The state's election guide lists the same date as the runoff for the general election held on November 3, 2026.
Runoff dates and deadlines
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline for the runoff | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
| Last day to request an absentee ballot | Friday, November 20, 2026 |
| Early voting | Monday, November 23, to Wednesday, November 25, 2026 |
| Runoff election day | Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
The registration deadline has passed, so a person who was not registered by November 2 cannot register in time for this runoff.
When a runoff is held
The state's runoff page says a runoff is held when no candidate receives a majority of the vote in the general election. In that case the top two finishers advance to the runoff. The page does not name the contests that will be decided on December 1.
How to vote in the runoff
- Early, in person. The state's early voting page describes November 23 to November 25 as "a very short early voting window, abbreviated due to the Thanksgiving holiday." A voter can use any early voting location in the county where the voter lives.
- By mail. An absentee ballot must be requested from the county registrar by November 20, and the completed and signed ballot must be received by 7 p.m. on December 1 to be counted.
- On election day. Registered voters cast a ballot at their assigned precinct on December 1 and need a valid photo ID. A voter who is in line by 7 p.m. is allowed to vote.