Election Day is Nov. 3. Advance voting in Gwinnett runs Oct. 13-30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including at Shorty Howell Park in Duluth. Elections: 678-226-7210.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Facts on this page come from Gwinnett County Voter Registrations and Elections and the City of Duluth’s elections page. This page is strictly factual and endorses no candidate or measure.
The general election and special election are Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Duluth voters vote through Gwinnett County Voter Registrations and Elections, which runs county, state and federal elections; the city of Duluth runs its own municipal elections in odd-numbered years.
Who to call
- Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections: 678-226-7210, Beauty P. Baldwin Building, 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville
- Absentee ballots: Absentee@GwinnettCounty.com, fax 678-226-7208
- Your registration, precinct and sample ballot: the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page
- City of Duluth elections: City Clerk, 770-476-3434
Key dates for Nov. 3
From the county’s 2026 election schedule:
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Voter registration deadline | Oct. 5 (passed) |
| Absentee ballot applications | Aug. 17 to Friday, Oct. 23 |
| Advance in-person voting | Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Oct. 30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Absentee ballots due | Tuesday, Nov. 3, by 7 p.m. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Runoff, if needed | Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
The county says voters who did not vote in November may still vote in a December runoff. The registration deadline for a runoff for federal offices is Nov. 2. Gwinnett County Public Schools has made Nov. 3 a learn-from-home day.
Advance voting near Duluth
Any registered Gwinnett voter may vote at any advance voting site during advance voting, Oct. 13-30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to the county’s advance voting page. The sites closest to Duluth:
| Site | Address | Ballot drop box |
|---|---|---|
| Shorty Howell Park Activity Building | 2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth | No |
| Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center | 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Berkeley Lake | Yes |
| George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center | 55 Buford Highway, Suwanee | Yes |
| Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center | 4651 Britt Road, Norcross | Yes |
| Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections | 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville | Yes |
The county lists 13 sites in all; see the full list on its advance voting page.
Election Day: your polling place
On Nov. 3 you must vote at the polling place for your precinct. Find it on the My Voter Page. If you go to the wrong precinct, poll workers will direct you to the right one; if you cannot get there by 7 p.m., you can ask for a provisional ballot, which counts only for the races you are eligible to vote in.
ID you need
Georgia requires a photo ID at the polls. According to the county’s Election Day page, any one of these is accepted:
- A Georgia driver’s license
- A Georgia voter ID card, or another photo ID card issued by Georgia, another state or the U.S. government
- A U.S. passport
- A photo employee ID from a federal, state, county or city government body
- A U.S. military photo ID
- A tribal photo ID
Absentee voting by mail
Request an application from the county’s absentee voting page, by email to Absentee@GwinnettCounty.com or by calling 678-226-7210. Return the signed application by mail or in person to 455 Grayson Highway, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, by email or by fax to 678-226-7208. Applications must arrive by Oct. 23.
Mark the ballot in black or blue ink, filling the oval completely, and seal it in the oath envelope as instructed. Return it by mail or in a drop box at an advance voting site; the county must receive it by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. Track your application and ballot on the My Voter Page.
Sample ballots and language help
Your precinct’s sample ballot is on the My Voter Page; you may mark it and take it into the voting booth as a reference, then take it with you when you leave. The county posts consolidated sample ballots before advance voting begins on its sample ballots page. Gwinnett County is covered by Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act, so ballots and materials are also available in Spanish.
City of Duluth elections
Duluth’s mayor and five council members are elected citywide in nonpartisan elections held in November of odd-numbered years. The next city election is in November 2027, for the mayor and council Posts 4 and 5, according to the city’s Mayor and City Council page. Results of the 2025 city election and runoff are on the city’s elections page.
Frequently asked questions
When is early voting in Gwinnett County for the Nov. 3, 2026, election? Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 13 sites; any Gwinnett voter can use any site.
Where can I vote early in Duluth? The Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road. It has no ballot drop box; Pinckneyville Park in Berkeley Lake and George Pierce Park in Suwanee do.
What ID do I need to vote in Georgia? A photo ID, such as a Georgia driver’s license, a Georgia voter ID card or a U.S. passport.
What this means for you
- Check your registration and precinct on the My Voter Page now.
- Vote early at Shorty Howell Park, Oct. 13-30, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Voting by mail? Apply by Oct. 23; the ballot must arrive by 7 p.m. Nov. 3.
More: schools calendar and who to call at City Hall.
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