0:00:00.000,0:00:03.531 ♪ (Patriotic music)♪ 0:00:03.531,0:00:06.261 Hello Georgia! If you want to be [br]able to vote in November 0:00:06.261,0:00:08.071 you’re going to have to register first 0:00:08.071,0:00:09.737 You can check using the link below 0:00:09.737,0:00:12.021 to see if you’re registered already[br]If you’re not 0:00:12.021,0:00:13.456 or if you’ve moved or changed[br]your name since the last time 0:00:13.456,0:00:16.502 you voted you can use that same link 0:00:16.502,0:00:18.338 to fill out a registration application 0:00:18.338,0:00:19.803 For those of you who have a valid 0:00:19.803,0:00:22.709 Georgia driver’s license, you'll be able to to enter that license[br]number 0:00:22.709,0:00:23.709 and submit the form online 0:00:23.709,0:00:25.461 If you don’t have a Georgia license 0:00:25.461,0:00:27.154 they’ll ask you to print it out, sign it 0:00:27.154,0:00:29.006 and mail it in. Like, with a stamp. 0:00:29.006,0:00:31.357 I know it’s annoying but it’s important[br]so do it anyway 0:00:31.357,0:00:33.451 The deadline to register is October 5th 0:00:33.451,0:00:35.358 if you want to vote in the general[br]election on November 3rd 0:00:35.358,0:00:36.481 So once you’re registered you 0:00:36.481,0:00:37.712 have a couple different options 0:00:37.712,0:00:38.540 for how you can vote 0:00:38.540,0:00:39.896 Anyone in Georgia can vote by mail 0:00:39.896,0:00:42.567 otherwise known as voting absentee[br]for any reason 0:00:42.567,0:00:44.343 All you have to do is download the[br]form in the link below 0:00:44.343,0:00:47.648 fill it out and mail it to your county board of registrar's office 0:00:47.648,0:00:49.605 there’s a link to all their addresses[br]in the description 0:00:49.605,0:00:53.041 technically Georgia accepts absentee[br]ballot requests up until October 30th 0:00:53.041,0:00:56.159 but the sooner you apply to vote[br]absentee, the sooner you get your 0:00:56.159,0:00:59.143 ballot and the longer that you will have[br]to look it over and make your decisions 0:00:59.143,0:01:00.927 and mail it back before November 3rd 0:01:00.927,0:01:03.965 you can also vote early in person[br]from October 12th through 30th the 0:01:03.965,0:01:06.244 hours and locations vary by county 0:01:06.244,0:01:08.174 but all counties are required to allow you to 0:01:08.174,0:01:11.412 vote early on at least one Saturday if[br]voting on the weekend is easier for you 0:01:11.412,0:01:14.634 there's a link in the description where[br]you can just select your county 0:01:14.634,0:01:16.328 and it will tell you when and[br]where you can go vote early 0:01:16.328,0:01:19.901 if you really want all the excitement of[br]voting in person on November 3rd 0:01:19.901,0:01:21.994 though you can find out where to go to vote 0:01:21.994,0:01:23.753 using the same link you used to register 0:01:23.753,0:01:25.755 Polls are open from 7am to 7pm statewide 0:01:25.755,0:01:27.715 You’ll need to bring an ID with you 0:01:27.715,0:01:32.382 They’ll accept a driver’s license, [br]state ID, passport, military ID or tribal ID 0:01:32.382,0:01:34.971 If you don’t have any of those forms of[br]identification 0:01:34.971,0:01:39.026 you can get a free voter ID card at your[br]County Registrar’s office or the DMV 0:01:39.026,0:01:42.850 The hours that those offices are open can vary[br]and you’ll also need a birth certificate 0:01:42.850,0:01:45.417 and a proof of address to get one[br]so if you need free voter ID 0:01:45.417,0:01:47.111 start working on that now 0:01:47.111,0:01:49.441 if you want to see everything[br]that you’ll be able to vote for 0:01:49.441,0:01:51.904 there’s a link below to where you can[br]find your sample ballot 0:01:51.904,0:01:54.541 it’s the same link that you’ll use to[br]register and check your voting location 0:01:54.541,0:01:56.761 This gives you a chance to research[br]the candidates 0:01:56.761,0:01:58.601 for your local elections ahead of time 0:01:58.601,0:02:01.711 You don’t have to vote for every item on[br]the ballot if you don’t want to 0:02:01.711,0:02:04.773 but if you do want to have an impact on[br]those important local elections 0:02:04.773,0:02:07.267 it’s really helpful to know what’s going [br]to be on there 0:02:07.267,0:02:09.007 before you walk into the voting booth 0:02:09.007,0:02:12.027 If you want, you can print one out[br]and bring it to the polls with you 0:02:12.027,0:02:14.010 so you can remember how you want to vote 0:02:14.010,0:02:15.830 One last thing: if you’re going to vote 0:02:15.830,0:02:18.555 open up your notes app or grab a piece[br]of paper and make a plan 0:02:18.555,0:02:20.552 Write down when and how you’re going to register 0:02:20.552,0:02:23.100 what time you’re gonna vote[br]how you’re gonna get there 0:02:23.100,0:02:24.530 what ID you’re going to use 0:02:24.530,0:02:26.459 even who you’re[br]going to bring to the polls with you 0:02:26.459,0:02:28.489 Having a plan is a great way to make sure 0:02:28.489,0:02:31.239 that nothing unexpected stops you from[br]voting on November 3rd 0:02:31.239,0:02:32.979 All the links you need to check [br]your registration 0:02:32.979,0:02:34.820 and polling location will [br]be in the description 0:02:34.820,0:02:36.240 Thanks for voting 0:02:36.240,0:02:38.371 How To Vote in Every State is produced[br]by Complexly 0:02:38.371,0:02:40.150 in partnership with The MediaWise[br]Voter Project 0:02:40.150,0:02:43.430 which is led by The Poynter Institute and[br]supported by Facebook