Cobb early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 13-30, including at the East Cobb Government Service Center. Absentee requests close Oct. 23. 770-528-2581.
Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Every date and place on this page comes from the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration. This page is factual only; we do not endorse candidates or ballot questions. It is updated before every election.
Cobb County’s next election is the General Election and Special Election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. East Cobb has no city government, so every East Cobb voter is served by the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration, 995 Roswell St. NE, Marietta, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Monday, Oct. 5, is the last day to register or update your address for this election, the county said today.
Who to call
- Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration: 770-528-2581, electionsinfo@cobbcounty.gov
- Check your registration, polling place and sample ballot: Georgia My Voter Page
- Absentee ballots by email: ABM@cobbcounty.gov; fax 770-528-2458
Key dates for Nov. 3, 2026
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 5 | Last day to register or change your address |
| Tuesday, Oct. 13 | Advance (early) voting begins |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | Last day for the county to accept an absentee ballot application |
| Friday, Oct. 30 | Advance voting ends |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Election Day, polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee ballots due by 7 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Dec. 1 | Runoff, if needed; absentee applications for it close Nov. 20 |
Sources: the county’s advance voting page and absentee voting page.
Early voting in East Cobb
Advance voting runs Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 30. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays at selected sites. Any registered Cobb voter can vote at any of the county’s 13 advance voting locations. Three are in East Cobb:
| Location | Address | Drop box | Sunday voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cobb Government Service Center | 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta | Yes | Yes |
| Tim D. Lee Senior Center | 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta | No | No |
| Gritters Library | 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta | Yes | No |
The elections main office, 995 Roswell St. NE, Marietta, also offers Sunday voting. The county posts a wait-time map from the first day of early voting.
Voting by mail
Any registered voter can ask for an absentee ballot, with no reason needed. The county accepts applications from 78 days to 11 days before an election, so the last day for Nov. 3 is Oct. 23. Apply with the county’s absentee application (PDF) by email, fax, mail or in person, or through the state’s absentee request portal.
Return your voted ballot by mail, in person at 995 Roswell St. NE, or in a drop box during advance voting hours. The main office adds hours for hand delivery: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2. The ballot must arrive by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Photo ID
Georgia law requires one of six photo IDs to vote in person:
- A Georgia driver’s license
- A photo ID card from Georgia, another state or the federal government
- A valid U.S. passport
- A government employee photo ID
- A U.S. military photo ID
- A tribal photo ID
If you have none, Georgia issues a free Voter Identification Card at any county registrar’s office or Department of Driver Services office.
Election Day
On Nov. 3 you must vote at your assigned polling place, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find it on the My Voter Page. The county publishes the full list of precincts and polling places (PDF) and precinct maps.
What is on the ballot
The county’s consolidated sample ballot (PDF) covers every contest in the county; your own ballot depends on your districts. It includes races for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. Senate and House, statewide offices, the state legislature and the Cobb County Board of Education, proposed state constitutional amendments, and a county special election on renewing the 1% SPLOST sales tax for six years from 2028.
The county is holding SPLOST information sessions at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Milford Recreation Center and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the West Cobb Senior Center, among others. Questions: SPLOSTcomments@cobbcounty.gov.
What this means for you
- Register or update your address today, Oct. 5, if you have moved.
- Vote early at the East Cobb Government Service Center to skip Election Day lines; it has Sunday hours and a drop box.
- Mailing your ballot in late October? Use a drop box instead.
Related: who to call in Cobb County government and public notices.
Frequently asked questions
When is early voting in Cobb County for the Nov. 3, 2026 election?
Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 30. Sites are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays at selected locations.
Where can I vote early in East Cobb?
At the East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road; the Tim D. Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road; or Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road. Any registered Cobb voter can use any advance voting site.
What is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in Cobb County?
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Completed ballots must reach the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3.
What ID do I need to vote in Georgia?
One of six photo IDs: a Georgia driver’s license, a state or federal photo ID card, a U.S. passport, a government employee photo ID, a U.S. military photo ID or a tribal photo ID. Georgia issues a free voter ID card to registered voters who have none.
Where is my polling place in East Cobb?
On Election Day you must vote at your assigned precinct, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find it on Georgia’s My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov.
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