CIVIC CALENDAR · CHECKED OCTOBER 1
ABSENTEE REQUESTS OPEN

Absentee requests are open, and early voting begins October 13

Paulding County’s August video identifies August 17 as the first day to request an absentee ballot. The county calendar lists early voting from October 13 at the Watson Government Complex.

Paulding County published its August Paulding Pulse video on August 5, 2026. In the video, the county identifies August 17, 2026 as the first day to request an absentee ballot for the November election.

Early voting begins October 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Watson Government Complex, according to the October county calendar. Check the county Elections office for the complete schedule and instructions.

Why it matters

There are two useful dates to keep separate. Absentee requests opened August 17. In person early voting begins October 13.

OFFICIAL SOURCES

County video and October calendar

The absentee request date comes from the county video. The early voting date comes from the county calendar.

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