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The big question Georgians are Googling: When's Election Day?

By Fiza Pirani
Nov 7, 2016

Not sure when the big day is? For all wondering, Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.

According to the Google Trends search algorithm, several Georgians have been searching "whens election day" Monday, along with "election day countdown," "election day coverage" and more.

We at The AJC, along with Google, are here to help answer your questions. Here are some essential things you need to know about voting on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8.

WHO: All Georgians who registered to vote at least 30 days before Tuesday are eligible to vote.

RELATED: The Atlanta voter guide to 2016

In Georgia, voters are also required to bring ID. Here are the types of identification you can bring along:

If you haven't registered for this election, be sure to register for the next election season at Georgia's My Voter Page.

Remember, to be eligible to vote in Georgia, you must be:

WHAT: Georgia voters won't just be voting for a presidential candidate Tuesday. What else is on the ballot? There's the Opportunity School District vote, MARTA TSPLOST vote and several more. Get educated about each issue before voting here.

RELATED: Make The AJC your one-stop-shop for Election Day coverage

WHEN: Election Day 2016 is tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 8. It's your last chance to cast your votes for both local and national races. Early voting ended on Friday, Nov. 4.

In Georgia, polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

WHERE: Unsure where your polling place is? Use Georgia's My Voter Page to find out where to vote on Election Day. Just enter your first initial, last name, county and birth date to find out.

RELATED: Election 2016: Where to vote, how to vote, when do polls open, close

About the Author

Fiza Pirani is an Atlanta-based freelance writer and editor.

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