Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 13-30 at four Augusta sites, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Absentee request deadline: Oct. 23. Elections: 706-821-2340.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Facts on this page come from the Richmond County Board of Elections’ voter information release (PDF) for the Nov. 3, 2026, election and its website. This page lists facts only; we do not endorse candidates or positions.
Elections in Augusta are run by the Richmond County Board of Elections, which serves the whole consolidated city and county. The next election is the General and Special Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. You can vote early in person, by mail or on Election Day. Our Nov. 3 ballot guide lists every candidate and the three constitutional amendments.
Who to call
- Richmond County Board of Elections: 706-821-2340, 535 Telfair St., Suite 500, richmondelections@augustaga.gov
- Check your registration, polling place and sample ballot: Georgia My Voter Page
Key dates for Nov. 3, 2026
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 5 | Voter registration deadline (passed); absentee ballots begin going out |
| Tuesday, Oct. 13 | Advance voting begins |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | Saturday advance voting, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | Deadline to request an absentee ballot |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | Saturday advance voting, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 25 | Sunday advance voting, Municipal Building only, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Friday, Oct. 30 | Last day of advance voting |
| Monday, Nov. 2 | No advance voting |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day, polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Advance (early) voting
Advance voting runs Oct. 13-30, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., plus the two Saturdays and one Sunday in the table. Through Saturday, Oct. 24, 23,553 people had voted early in person, by the board’s daily report; see our early voting turnout story. You can use any of the four sites:
- Linda W. Beazley Community Room, Municipal Building, 535 Telfair St. (the only site open Sunday, Oct. 25)
- Henry Brigham Community Center, 2463 Golden Camp Road
- Robert Howard Community Center, 103 Diamond Lakes Way
- Warren Road Recreation Center, 300 Warren Road
Bring an acceptable photo ID. Georgia accepts a Georgia driver’s license, even if expired, a state or federal government photo ID, a U.S. passport, a U.S. military or tribal photo ID, or a student ID from a Georgia public college. A free voter ID card is available from the county registrar or the Department of Driver Services. The full list is on the Secretary of State’s voter ID page.
Voting by mail
Any registered voter can vote absentee without giving a reason. Request a ballot by Friday, Oct. 23, in any of these ways:
- Online through the Georgia Secretary of State’s absentee ballot portal
- By mail to the Richmond County Board of Elections, 535 Telfair St., Suite 500, Augusta, GA 30901
- By fax to 706-821-2814
- By email to richmondelections@augustaga.gov
The application is on the Board of Elections website. Return the ballot by mail or in an authorized drop box. It must reach the board by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Election Day
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. On Election Day you must vote at your assigned polling place, which you can look up on the My Voter Page, and bring an acceptable photo ID. Sample ballots are posted there and on the Board of Elections website. The board has also published summaries of the 2026 constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot.
Registering for future elections
The registration deadline for Nov. 3 was Oct. 5. To register or update your address for a later election, use the My Voter Page or contact the Board of Elections.
Board of Elections meetings
The board’s regular monthly meeting is open to the public. The next one is 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, in the Lee Beard Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building, according to its meeting notice.
What this means for you
- The Oct. 5 registration deadline for Nov. 3 has passed; you can still register now for later elections.
- Early voting starts Oct. 13 at four sites; any registered county voter can use any of them.
- Mail ballots must arrive by 7 p.m. Nov. 3, so request early and mail early.
- On Election Day, go to your own polling place.
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Frequently asked questions
When is early voting in Richmond County?
Advance voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, election runs Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, plus Saturdays Oct. 17 and 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Municipal Building only.
Where can I vote early in Augusta?
At any of four sites: the Linda W. Beazley Community Room in the Municipal Building, 535 Telfair St.; Henry Brigham Community Center, 2463 Golden Camp Road; Robert Howard Community Center, 103 Diamond Lakes Way; and Warren Road Recreation Center, 300 Warren Road.
What is the deadline to register to vote in Richmond County?
For the Nov. 3, 2026, election the deadline was Monday, Oct. 5. You can check your registration on the Georgia My Voter Page.
When is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in Richmond County?
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Completed ballots must reach the Board of Elections by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.
What time do polls open in Richmond County on Election Day?
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. You must vote at your assigned polling place and bring an acceptable photo ID.
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