When does advance in-person voting take place in District 157?

In-person advance voting begins on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and concludes on Friday, October 30, 2026, across Appling, Evans, Jeff Davis, and Tattnall Counties.

Can I vote at any polling site during early voting?

Yes. During early voting (October 13 - October 30), any registered voter can cast a ballot at their county's designated advance voting location. On Election Day (November 3), you must vote at your single assigned home precinct.

Are there weekend voting hours in Georgia?

Yes. Georgia law requires two mandatory Saturday voting days: Saturday, October 17, and Saturday, October 24, 2026, with hours established by each county Board of Elections.

Where are absentee ballot drop boxes located?

Under Georgia law, drop boxes are located indoors at central county election offices and are open exclusively during advance in-person voting hours.

What happens if I received a mail ballot but decide to vote in person?

Bring your paper absentee ballot to the early voting site to surrender it to poll officials. They will cancel the mail ballot and issue a standard in-person ballot.

What voting accommodations are available for seniors or voters with disabilities in Georgia?

Under O.C.G.A. § 21-2-385.1, electors aged 75 or older, those with physical disabilities, or those accompanied by children aged two or younger are entitled upon request to vote without waiting in line during advance in-person voting. (On Election Day, O.C.G.A. § 21-2-409.1 provides priority line accommodations between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM). Additionally, under § 21-2-409, any voter with a physical disability or difficulty reading may receive in-booth assistance from a person of their choice.

District 157 Early Voting Guide: Polling Locations, Hours & Rules across Appling, Evans, Jeff Davis, and Tattnall Counties (2026)

Q: What is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in Georgia?

Under O.C.G.A. § 21-2-381, your county elections office must receive your completed absentee ballot application by Friday, October 23, 2026.

In-person advance voting for the 2026 General Election begins on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and runs through Friday, October 30, 2026, across Appling, Evans, Jeff Davis, and Tattnall Counties.

This guide provides practical election information for voters across House District 157: verified voting locations, weekend schedules, absentee ballot rules, and identification requirements.

Start Here: Quick Election Reference

Advance Voting Window: Tuesday, October 13 - Friday, October 30, 2026
Mandatory Saturday Voting Days: Saturday, October 17 & Saturday, October 24, 2026
Absentee Application Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 (must be received by county)
General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Official Voter Status & Sample Ballots: Georgia My Voter Page (mvp.sos.ga.gov)

1. Early Voting vs. Election Day

The primary operational difference between early voting and Election Day is where you are permitted to cast your ballot.

During the advance voting window (October 13 - October 30), registered voters may cast a ballot at any designated advance voting location within their home county. For example, a Tattnall County resident living in Collins or Glennville may vote at the central elections office in Reidsville while in town during the day.

Feature	Advance Voting (Oct 13 - Oct 30)	Election Day (Tuesday, Nov 3)
Location	Any designated early voting site in your county	Strictly your assigned home precinct
Hours	Regular weekday and scheduled Saturday hours	7:00 AM - 7:00 PM statewide
Out-of-Precinct Rules	Flexible across the county	Must vote at your assigned precinct

On Election Day (November 3), countywide flexibility ends. Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-385), you must vote at your specific assigned neighborhood precinct.

Voters who arrive at an incorrect precinct on Election Day before 5:00 PM are directed to their correct home precinct. Early voting provides voters greater scheduling convenience across the three-week period.

2. Weekend Advance Voting Dates and Hours

Georgia election law establishes two mandatory Saturday voting days across every county in the state:

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026

These weekend dates accommodate commuters, agricultural workers, and shift workers whose daily routines make weekday voting difficult.

While state law requires counties to open on both Saturdays, exact operating hours are established by each individual county Board of Elections (typically 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Check your county listing below or visit the Georgia My Voter Page to confirm local weekend hours.

3. Where to Vote Early in District 157

Each of the four counties in District 157 designates a central elections facility for advance in-person voting.

Below are the official physical locations and contact details for each county:

County	Designated Early Voting Facility	Physical Address & Directions	Regular Weekday Hours	Office Phone
Appling County	Board of Elections Office	83 South Oak Street Baxley, GA 31513	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	(912) 367-8113
Evans County	Courthouse Annex (Suite 8)	201 Freeman Street Claxton, GA 30417	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	(912) 739-0708
Jeff Davis County	Public Safety Facility	15 Public Safety Drive Hazlehurst, GA 31539	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	(912) 375-6635
Tattnall County	Central Elections Office	114 W Brazell Street Reidsville, GA 30453	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	(912) 557-6417

Note for Tattnall County voters: Advance early voting is conducted at the Board of Elections central office in Reidsville. Glennville voters should plan to travel to Reidsville during the advance window or utilize the Saturday voting dates.

[!NOTE] Operating schedules and entrance details are subject to official county determination. Official county election notices and the Georgia My Voter Page take precedence over third-party summaries.

4. Absentee Ballots and Drop Boxes

Georgia voters who choose to vote by mail or drop box operate under statutory rules established by O.C.G.A. § 21-2-381 and Senate Bill 202.

Absentee Application Deadline

Your county elections office must receive your completed absentee ballot application by Friday, October 23, 2026.

Postmark dates do not satisfy this deadline; the application must be physically received by your county board of elections by the close of business.

Drop Box Regulations

Absentee ballot drop boxes are located indoors within county election offices. Under state law, drop boxes are accessible exclusively during active advance in-person voting hours.

When polling closes for the day, drop boxes are locked and secured by election officials.

Switching from Absentee to In-Person Voting

Under O.C.G.A. § 21-2-388, if you requested a mail-in absentee ballot but decide to vote in person, bring your unused paper ballot with you to the early voting location.

Surrender the paper ballot to the poll clerk, who will mark it as canceled in the state database and issue you a standard in-person ballot.

If you do not have the paper ballot with you, poll officials will require you to sign an affidavit affirming that the absentee ballot was not used before issuing an in-person ballot.

5. Accessibility and Voter Assistance

Georgia election law contains specific accommodations to ensure every eligible citizen can cast a ballot safely, privately, and independently.

Priority Line Accommodations During Advance Voting

Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-385.1), electors who are 75 years of age or older, electors who have a physical disability, or electors accompanied by a child two years of age or younger are entitled upon request to poll officials to vote without waiting in line during advance in-person voting.

(Note: On Election Day, a similar provision under O.C.G.A. § 21-2-409.1 entitles electors aged 75 or older or those with physical disabilities to vote without waiting in line between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM).

In-Booth Voter Assistance

Under O.C.G.A. § 21-2-409, any voter who requires assistance due to physical disability or difficulty reading English may receive help from a companion of their choice.

The law specifies that an assistant may not be the voter’s employer, an agent of the employer, or an officer or agent of the voter’s labor union.

Accessible Voting Equipment

Every advance voting site in District 157 is equipped with Georgia’s certified ballot marking devices (BMDs) configured with accessibility features, including audio-tactile keypads, headphones for audio ballots, high-contrast screen modes, large-text magnification, and compatibility with sip-and-puff devices.

6. Acceptable Forms of Photo ID

Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-417) requires in-person voters to present government-issued photo identification at check-in.

The six acceptable forms of photo identification are:

Any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID, including a free Georgia Voter ID card.
A Georgia driver’s license (even if expired).
A valid U.S. passport or passport card.
A valid employee photo ID issued by any branch, department, or agency of the federal government, Georgia, or any Georgia county or municipality.
A valid U.S. military photo ID.
A valid tribal photo ID card.

Provisional Ballots

If you arrive at the polling site without an acceptable form of photo identification, election workers are legally required to issue a provisional ballot.

To have the ballot counted, you must present valid photo identification to your county board of registrars within three business days following Election Day.

7. What’s on Your Ballot

District 157 voters will see federal, state, and local candidate races on their ballot, along with three proposed state constitutional amendments.

Georgia House District 157

Voters across Appling, Evans, Jeff Davis, and Tattnall Counties will choose their representative in the Georgia General Assembly between Democratic nominee Micah King and Republican nominee Bradley B. Anderson.

Statewide Constitutional Amendments

Your ballot includes three proposed constitutional amendments:

Amendment 1 (HR 32): Increasing the Conservation Use Value Assessment (CUVA) farm and timber property tax cap from 2,000 to 4,000 acres.
Amendment 2 (HR 251): Requiring nonpartisan elections for all probate court judges statewide.
Amendment 3 (HR 1243): Creating a constitutionally dedicated trust fund for emergency 9-1-1 dispatch operations.

For a plain-English explanation of what a YES or NO vote means on each proposal, read our Georgia 2026 Ballot Measures Guide.

You can view your complete personalized sample ballot at the official Georgia My Voter Page (mvp.sos.ga.gov).

8. District 157 Community Town Hall (October 17)

On the evening of the first mandatory Saturday advance voting date, our campaign is hosting an open community forum in Glennville:

Event: District 157 Community Town Hall & Open Floor Q&A
Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Starting at 6:00 PM
Location: South Tattnall Middle School Gym (721 E Barnard St, Glennville, GA 30427)
Admission: Free and open to all residents of Appling, Evans, Jeff Davis, and Tattnall Counties.
Format: Open-floor microphone for direct constituent questions on healthcare, farming, cost of living, and rural infrastructure.

Voters who cast an advance ballot during Saturday voting hours are invited to join their neighbors that evening for direct discussion. For driving directions and event details, read our Glennville Town Hall & Saturday Voting Guide.

Verified Election & Community Resources

Official Government Election Resources

Georgia My Voter Page (mvp.sos.ga.gov) - Polling place lookup, registration verification, and official sample ballots.
Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division - Official state election dates, statutory rules, and administrative notices.

Campaign & Community Resources

Georgia 2026 Ballot Measures Explained - Plain-English guide to Amendments 1, 2, and 3.
District 157 Opportunity Board - Verified rural jobs and training directory.
District 157 Policy Priorities - Candidate platform on cost of living, healthcare, and agriculture.