Youth voter resources
Your vote. Your community.
Nonpartisan resources for young voters in Georgia — how to check your registration, find your polling place, and make your first ballot count. We never endorse candidates or parties.
100% nonpartisan. TLCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We do not support or oppose any candidate or political party — we simply believe every eligible young person should be able to vote.
Start here — official tools
These are government-run, nonpartisan services. They're the fastest way to get election-ready.
The official federal voter portal. Check your registration, find your state's rules, and get directed to your polling place.
Georgia My Voter PageThe Georgia Secretary of State's official page: your registration status, polling place, sample ballot, and early voting locations.
Georgia voter ID rulesWhat counts as photo ID in Georgia — and how to get a free voter ID card at any County Board of Registrar's Office.
Election Day in Georgia
Polls: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
If you're in line by 7 p.m., you get to vote. Stay in line.
Bring a photo ID
An expired Georgia driver's license still counts. Free voter ID cards are available at any County Board of Registrar's Office.
Know your polling place
It's assigned by your address — confirm it on the My Voter Page before you go.
Why young voters matter — the facts
All figures come from CIRCLE, a nonpartisan research center at Tufts University.
8.5 million
new voters since 2024
8.5 million young people have aged into the electorate since the 2024 election — 8.5 million first ballots.
Source: CIRCLE at Tufts University, “49 Million Young People Will Be Eligible to Vote in the 2026 Midterms,” May 20, 2026.
49 million
eligible young voters
49 million Americans ages 18–29 can vote this November — one of the largest voting blocs in the country.
Source: CIRCLE at Tufts University, “49 Million Young People Will Be Eligible to Vote in the 2026 Midterms,” May 20, 2026.
+8%
more new voters registered
Registrations among newly eligible voters, ages 18–19, are up 8% compared with the same point before the 2022 midterms.
Source: CIRCLE at Tufts University, “One Week Away: Registrations Surge Among Newly Eligible Voters,” Oct. 27, 2026.
Georgia
a state where youth can decide it
Georgia is one of the states where young voters could be pivotal to the results this cycle.
Source: CIRCLE at Tufts University, Youth Electoral Significance Index 2026.
Common questions
Is this page telling me who to vote for?
No. The Luc Cochran Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We never endorse candidates or parties. This page exists so every young person in our community can participate — who you vote for is entirely your decision.
What do I need to bring to vote in Georgia?
A valid photo ID. A Georgia driver's license works even if it's expired. If you don't have an accepted ID, you can get a free voter ID card at any County Board of Registrar's Office.
What if I'm in line when the polls close?
Stay in line. In Georgia, if you are in line by 7 p.m. on Election Day, you are entitled to cast your ballot.
I've never voted before. Where do I start?
Start at vote.gov or Georgia's My Voter Page to confirm you're registered and see exactly where you vote. Your polling place is assigned by your address, so check before you go.
Questions about voting or our programs?
We can't tell you who to vote for — but we can help you find official information, and we're always here for tutoring, digital skills, food referrals, and more.