ATLANTA – Georgia residents who wish to vote in the May 24 general primary must register to vote by April 26.

Georgians can register to vote using the Secretary of State’s online voter registration system or the “GA Votes” smartphone app. Individuals can also mail in hard-copy voter registration applications to their county registrar to register to vote by the deadline.

“In the upcoming general primary and nonpartisan election on May 24, Georgians will vote for the candidates who will best represent their interests in Washington, D.C., at the Georgia State Capitol, and in their local communities,” Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp said. “I am encouraging all registered Georgia voters to take part in these important contests.”

Georgia voters can use the office’s “My Voter Page” or download the “GA Votes” app to check registration status, view their sample ballot, find their voting location, or request an absentee ballot. Voters are advised to request absentee ballots before May 20 to vote by mail in the general primary.

Several other important dates are fast approaching for Georgians who want to vote in the May 24 elections. Advance in-person voting begins on May 2,. Georgia law also requires the polls to be open on Saturday, May 14 in all 159 counties for Georgians to vote in the May 24 contests.