Fayette County Democrats

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

Georgia’s Situation
Georgia is not among the states with a lifetime ban on voting for any felony. In Georgia, voting rights are restored automatically once you are released from prison, unless your conviction is for a specific felony that is disenfranchising under state law. You can register to vote immediately after release if you meet age and residency requirements .

How to Check Your Eligibility
Identify your state’s laws — even if you move, your voting rights are tied to the state where you are registered to vote.

Check if your felony is disenfranchising — some states list specific crimes that permanently remove voting rights.

See if restoration is automatic — in Georgia, it is, but confirm with the Georgia Secretary of State or a local registrar.

Register to vote — you can register online, by mail, or in person once you are eligible.

Resources
Vote.gov — State-by-state guide to voting after a felony conviction.

Campaign Legal Center’s “Restore Your Vote” tool — Lets you check your eligibility by state

Georgia Secretary of State — Provides voter registration and eligibility information.

Bottom line: In Georgia, most people with past felony convictions can vote again once released from prison, unless your conviction is for a specific disenfranchising felony. Always confirm with your state’s election authority to be sure.

08/24/2026

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08/24/2026

Learn all about Fayette County Elections with this Elections 101 class offered by the Fayette County Elections Office.