2020 Cobb County Absentee Voter Ballot Applications

Cobb County Runoff Elections

If you’re a resident of Cobb County in Georgia, you are entitled to apply for absentee voting for the August 11, 2020 runoff elections. It is a good idea to avoid the potential long waiting lines as well as any unnecessary contact with others during this time. Nobody likes the idea of a long queue in midsummer heat in Georgia.

Absentee Ballot Application

Registering to vote via absentee ballot is easier than you think for any election in Cobb County. Here is the full guide in PDF form that will walk you through step-by-step on how to apply. The quick version to apply is to click on this link for a customized absentee ballot application for your election of choice. ( https://cobbelectionsabsentee.azurewebsites.us/Home/RegFormQuestions ) If you are a registered voter in Cobb County, entering your birthday, as well as name, will generate a customized application form with your home address, voter registration number, and other pertinent information.

The required blanks must be completely filled in and a signature or Mark must be in the signature box using blue or  black ink. The completed application is then sent to the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Office by fax, mail, e-mail, or in person.

1. 1. Fax: 770-528-2458 or 770-528-2519
   2. Mail:
      Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration
      P.O. Box 649
      Marietta, GA 30061-0649
   3. In-Person:
      Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Office
      736 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 400
      Marietta, GA 30064
   4. Email: Absentee@cobbcounty.org

Returning a Completed Absentee Ballot

Once you receive your absentee ballot in the mail from the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Office, you can either mail the absentee ballot back in or drop it off in person at four different locations throughout Cobb County. The absolute latest that you can send in your absentee ballot will be at 7 PM on the night of the election itself.

Absentee Ballot Technology

The great thing about modern technology is that you can now track your ballot online. Click this link for more information on ballot tracking. You can also cancel your ballot before the election  with an Affidavit of Canceled Absentee Ballot form. You must know that electronic or typed signatures are not excepted for cancellation.

CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE BALLOT

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