How do I register to vote?

To register to vote in the state of Georgia, you must be a citizen of the United States, a legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you wish to vote and at least 17 1/2 years of age. If you are not registered to vote, register here.

Voter registration information

Voter registration is a county function. Georgia counties issue precinct cards after reviewing and processing applications. The deadline to register for the July 31 primary is July 2. The last day to register to vote in the November general election is October 8. For more information, call the Baldwin County Registrar's office at (478) 445-4526.

Georgia citizens have access to several convenient methods of registering to vote:

Download, complete, and mail a voter registration application.
Contact your local county board of registrars' office or election office, public library, public assistance office, recruitment office, schools and other government offices for a mail-in registration form.
Registration is offered when you renew or apply for your driver's license at Department of Motor Vehicle Safety drivers license posts.
College students can obtain Georgia voter registration forms, or the necessary forms to register in any state in the U.S., from their school registrar's office or from the office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

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Election 2012

Election Day 2012
Welcome to Election Day 2012 and welcome to our special election coverage!

Regardless of the outcome, tonight’s election will be historic for our country and no less impactful to Baldwin County. That’s why we’re beefing up our coverage to bring as much news and information to you as possible.

November 6, 2012 1 Photo
Candidate Q & A
EDITOR’S NOTE: Several weeks ago, The Union-Recorder assembled an election advisory committee comprised of staff members and representatives from our editorial and community advisory boards to finalize questions for our Q&A segments with local candidates. Some of their responses ran prior to the July elections for candidates who were opposed in the primary races. The following includes responses from all of the opposed candidates on the Nov. 6 election ballot.

October 23, 2012 1 Photo
Amendment 1: Charter Schools — a closer look

Registered voters across the state can begin marking their ballots Monday when early voting kicks off for the Nov. 6 general election. As one of two amendments listed on the ballot, voters will make their yes or no decision regarding the controversial charter school amendment, which officially reads “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow state or local approval of public charter schools upon the request of local communities?”

October 13, 2012 1 Photo 4 Stories
Fussell seeks early votes this week
Baldwin County Commission District 2 incumbent Linda Fussell would like to see early voters show their support this week.

August 15, 2012 1 Photo
French seeks Commission D2 seat in runoff
As a candidate vying for the Baldwin County District 2 democratic seat, Tommy French, Jr. is encouraging voters to cast their ballots early this week as he challenges incumbent Linda Fussell in the Aug. 21 runoff election.

August 14, 2012 1 Photo
Some not so receptive to T-SPLOST potential
As the 12 divided Georgia regions prepare for the July 31 general primary vote on the T-SPLOST referendum, some see the 1-cent regional sales tax as inconsistent with the state constitution and not in the best interest of Baldwin County.

July 30, 2012
Candidate Q&A: Johnny Westmoreland
Today's Q&A segment features responses from District 5 Baldwin County Commission challenger Jim Fain.

July 29, 2012
Candidate Q&A: Jim Fain
Today's Q&A segment features responses from District 5 Baldwin County Commission challenger Jim Fain.

July 29, 2012
Candidate Q&A: Ben Quinn
Today's Q&A segment features responses from District 2 Baldwin County Board of Education challenger Ben Quinn.

July 29, 2012
Candidate Q&A: Harold B. Simmons
Today's Q&A segment features responses from District 2 Baldwin County Board of Education incumbent Harold B. Simmons.

July 29, 2012
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An NPR broadcast examines the question of how communities can better prepare for tornadoes like the one that struck Moore, Okla. on Monday. The broadcast features commentary from Michael Fitzgerald, who reported a five-part disaster series for the CNHI News Service.

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Part I: Are We Prepared? | Part II: Disaster Dollars
Part III: Lessons Learned | Part IV: Warning Signs
Part V: The Big One

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