** If you choose to vote by absentee ballot, please note that the December 1 election is a special election. Because of this, you must request an absentee ballot, even if you applied for absentee ballots for the entire year.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines for December 1 Special Election Runoff

• The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is November 25, 2020.
• Absentee ballots should be returned no later than December 1, 2020  at 7:00 PM by mail, in person, or at one of six secure drop boxes in Athens. 
• No marked absentee ballots can be accepted at the polling locations on Election Day.

Applying for an Absentee Ballot

• You must complete an absentee ballot application (PDF). No reason is required when requesting an absentee ballot. 
• Your absentee ballot application must: 
  • be in writing
  • contain the address to which the ballot is to be mailed, 
  • contain sufficient information to identify you as a voter
  • contain the election in which you wish to vote

If you are physically disabled or living temporarily outside your county of residence, a close relative may apply for an absentee ballot for you.

Submitting Your Application

You can submit a completed absentee ballot application in one of four ways:

Drop off:
155 East Washington St
Athens GA 30601

By mail:
Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections
P.O. Box 1828
Athens, GA 30603

By fax:
706-613-3840

By email as an attachment:
paula.williams@accgov.com