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Voter registration deadline is TODAY for Georgia primary election

By Mark Niesse, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

'I'm a Georgia Voter' stickers are available for people to cast their ballots during a special election in Georgia's 6th Congressional District special election at St. Bede's Episcopal Church on June 20, 2017. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

By Mark Niesse, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

ATLANTA — The deadline to register to vote in Georgia’s primary election is Tuesday.

The May 22 primary election will feature Republican and Democratic races for Congress, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, the General Assembly and more.

Georgia citizens can sign up to vote online at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov or through the GA SOS app for Apple and Android cellphones. In addition, voter registration applications can be submitted by mail.

Tuesday is also the deadline for voters to update their addresses.

“The right to vote for our public officials should never be taken for granted,” Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp said in a statement. “In the Peach State, it is easy to vote and hard to cheat, and I strongly encourage all eligible voters to take part in these important contests.”

Georgia 2018 election information:

  • April 24: Deadline to register to vote
  • April 30: In-person early voting begins
  • May 22: Primary election
  • July 24: Primary runoffs
  • Nov. 6: General election
  • CLICK HERE for a list of candidates
  • CLICK HERE for full coverage of Georgia's key races

This article was written by Mark Niesse, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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