The state of Georgia provides for 3 weeks of advanced voting just prior to every general primary or general election. In Catoosa County, there are 2 advanced voting polling places. You may choose whichever is most convenient for you:

• Freedom Center: 5238 Evitt Street, Ringgold, GA 30736
• Westside Voting Precinct: 3319 Lakeview Drive, Rossville, GA 30741

On election day, however, YOU MUST VOTE AT YOUR ASSIGNED PRECINCT. That information may be found in a number of ways:

• Visit www.mvp.sos.ga.gov (enter your name, birthdate, and county)
• The precinct card which was mailed to you when you registered
• Call the Elections office at 706-935-3990

Yes! Many people must travel due to work obligations; others move away for college. There are any number of reasons a voter might find themselves out of their precinct on election day. That is one of the reasons ADVANCED VOTING is so beneficial. You may choose to vote during the 3 weeks just prior to any election in Georgia. (See above for Advanced Voting locations.)

You may also choose to request an ABSENTEE BALLOT if you plan to be temporarily out of the county for a time. (Please note that this form may be completed online, but it MUST be printed out to be signed.)

You may then mail, FAX, or email the form to our office. An absentee ballot may also be requested by calling the Elections Office at 706-935-3990.

5238 Evitt Street
Ringgold, GA 30736
Phone: 706-935-3990
Fax: 706-935-2538
Email: catoosaelections@catoosa.com

No. The state of Georgia DOES NOT require voters to register by party. During a Primary Election you will be asked which political party’s ballot you wish to receive. And, if there is a run-off of that Primary, you must vote the ballot chosen during that Primary in the run-off election. However, you ARE NOT required to choose the same party’s ballot during the next Primary Election.

There are a couple of ways you can verify that you are still a registered Georgia voter.

1. Visit www.mvp.sos.ga.gov (enter your name, birthdate, and county)
2. Call the Elections office at 706-935-3990

Yes! Your precinct card is provided as a service to inform you of the address of your polling place. It IS NOT required that you have the card with you at the time of voting.

Yes! Georgia law requires that you provide a government-issued photo ID at the time of voting in order to verify the person requesting to vote is in fact the person registered in the state system. If your address has changed, appropriate paperwork may be filled out at the time of voting.

Any government-issued photo ID is accepted. This would be any of the following:

1. A current or expired Georgia driver’s license
2. A current out of state driver’s license (expired not accepted)
3. A valid United States military photo ID card
4. A valid United States passport
5. A valid tribal photo ID card
6. A valid photo ID card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States, Georgia, or any other state authorized by law to issue personal identification, including a FREE Georgia Voter ID Card
7. A valid employee photo ID card issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of Georgia

A sample ballot may be viewed at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov (enter your name, birthdate, and county). We would also be happy to mail one to you, or you may pick one up at the Elections Office:

Freedom Center
5238 Evitt Street
Ringgold, GA 30736
706-935-3990

Each voter may find information specific to them by visiting www.mvp.sos.ga.gov (enter your name, birthdate, and county). This will lead you to contact information for elected officials.

Yes. Georgia law makes this information available to the public. Find ordering and pricing information at the Secretary of State website.