Politics & Government

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching

One week remains to become eligible to vote in the November election.

Election Day is about five weeks away and the deadline to register to vote is Oct. 9.

Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day. If you’re unsure if you're registered, visit the Georgia Secretary of State website.

Check with the Cobb Elections site for more information about voting precincts and local elections details. 

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In 2008, six million Americans didn't vote because they missed a registration deadline or didn't know how to register. 

The attached PDF files include information about voting if you've changed your address, as well as a Cobb sample ballot for the Nov. 6 general election. 

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Another PDF file details the dates, times and locations for advanced voting in Cobb, which starts on Oct. 15 and ends on Nov. 2. 

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