Frequently Asked Questions
How did Georgia vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Trump won Georgia with 50.7% of the vote to 48.5%, a margin of 2.2 points, with 68% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)
How many of Georgia's members of Congress are Republican?
9 of 15 — 60%. In the U.S. House, Georgia has 9 Republicans and 4 Democrats, with 1 seat vacant; in the Senate, 0 Republicans and 2 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from Georgia, on Wikipedia.)
Where does Georgia rank among the 50 states?
Georgia ranks #37 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.
You can compare Georgia directly to other states on our Compare States page.
Which Georgia politicians have report cards here?
We grade Republican incumbents running in 2026 — U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and governors — on their record: how they voted, who funds them, and what it has cost Georgia. Democrats and independents do not get report cards.
When is the next election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 39 days away. Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.
When does early voting start in Georgia?
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 13 – Oct. 30. Weekdays, plus Saturdays Oct. 17 and Oct. 24. Some locations are also open Sundays Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. Details on Georgia's official election site. (Checked against Georgia’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
Can I vote by mail in Georgia?
Any voter can vote by mail. Ballots start going out Oct. 5. Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then. Details on Georgia's official election site. (Checked against Georgia’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)