Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts is telling residents not to wait until the last minute to find out something is wrong with their voter registration. He is urging voters to log into the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page, check their information, and fix any problems before the Monday, April 20 deadline.
Pitts' office says constituents have already flagged issues with the state portal, including cases where longtime voters suddenly no longer appear as registered and situations where the system will not accept special characters in legal names. That is the kind of small technicality that can turn into a big headache on Election Day.
As reported by Atlanta Daily World, Pitts warned that "some voters have discovered they are no longer registered, while others have found errors involving their address, ethnicity, or polling location." The outlet also notes that in some cases, the portal does not recognize apostrophes and other special characters, which can block access to records and make it harder for those voters to confirm their status.
Fulton County officials are urging residents to take a few minutes now to review their records on the state portal and, if needed, submit corrections through the online update tool or in person, according to Fulton County's voter registration page. The county lists [email protected] and (404) 612-3816 for direct help and operates registration offices across the county for in-person assistance. Staff specifically advise selecting the "update voter information" option on My Voter Page to submit any changes.
How to check and fix your registration
To confirm your status, start at the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page and search using your name and date of birth to verify your registration and assigned polling place, as outlined by Election Protection. If the information is wrong, you can use the "update voter information" function or complete a new registration online through the Secretary of State's portal. Online registration typically requires a Georgia driver's license or state ID.
Voters who do not have a state ID are not out of luck. They can file a paper application or visit a Fulton County registration office, where staff can walk them through the process in person.
Key dates and what to expect
The deadline to register or update your registration to vote in the May 19 primary is Monday, April 20, according to the state's election guide. Early voting is scheduled for April 27 through May 15. Election Day itself is Tuesday, May 19.
Voters are advised to double-check early voting hours and specific polling locations on My Voter Page before heading out, just in case anything has changed since their last election.
Need help?
If you show up at the polls and are told you are not registered, Fulton County advises you to ask for a provisional ballot and contact the Fulton County Voter Registration Office so staff can verify your status. That way, a surprise at the check-in table does not automatically mean you lose your chance to vote.
For help before Election Day, email [email protected] or call (404) 612-3816. The county also lists in-person registration locations on its voter registration page for those who prefer face-to-face assistance.
