Emory Votes Initiative
The Emory Votes Initiative is one of the several core programs of the Center for Civic and Community Engagement (CCE). It strives to cultivate a civically engaged campus by providing comprehensive nonpartisan voter education, supporting voter registration and turnout, and strengthening Emory students’ civic engagement habits to build a stronger and civically oriented community.
Through strong collaboration across Emory campuses with both internal and external partners EVI fosters civically engaged culture focusing on election resources and beyond. EVI envisions a community in which students can flourish into global leaders with a deep sense of civic duty and abilities to create positive changes in society.
Visit the Emory Votes Toolkit to find quick resources and information on elections for your events, tabling and other needs
Have questions about voting? Fill out the Emory Votes Help Form, or email your question directly to emoryvotes@emory.edu
Information on 2024 elections!
2024 Election Dates - Georgia
- October 7, 2024 – VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
- October 15 - November 1, 2024 – Early voting for General Special Election
- Monday – Friday (Oct. 15 – Nov 1), 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday (Oct. 19 & Oct. 26), 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Sunday (Oct. 20 & Oct. 27), 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- November 5, 2024 – Election Day: General Election (7 a.m. – 7 p.m. )
- November 20 - November 29, 2024 – Early voting for General Special Election Runoff
- December 3, 2024 – Election Day: General Election Runoff / General Election Runoff for Federal Offices
Emory as a DeKalb County Polling Site
EVI is excited to continue to help support the voting precint located on the Atlanta campus! The polling site is located at Emory's 1599 Administrative Building located at 1599 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30322. The hours for voting at DeKalb County's 1599 polling site will be posted on DeKalb County's website once live: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/voter-registration-elections/general-election-information
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Emory Votes Initiative is looking for volunteers to support the DeKalb County Polling Site located on Emory’s Atlanta campus for the 2024 Presidential Elections. Early voting runs from October 15, 2024 – November 1, 2024. Election Day is November 5th.
Please sign up for shifts in Emory OPEN ASAP: https://givepul.se/bue9z2
Make sure to review ALL training materials, including Emory Election Season Guide, before completing your signup.
Emory University Open Expression Q&A regarding 1599
Is the 1599 building polling site considered on campus?
Yes, the polling location is considered on campus, but open expression activities do not supersede state and country law. During the voting period, state and county laws govern voting sites, and 1599 is no exception.
Where can expression occur near the polling site?
Per state law, no political campaign paraphernalia is permitted within 150 feet of DeKalb’s polling location, measured from the outer edges of that building. This includes items brought in by voters, volunteers, staff in the building, and visitors; it includes signs and clothing. Additionally, there are restrictions on demonstrations within 150 feet of the end of any voter line. Please notate the line with ebb and flow and the 150 feet boundary will adjust accordingly.
Resources for voting and previewing your ballot (GA tools)
- Sign up for turbovote to register, get reminders and more info on your state's election: emory.turbovote.org
- Visit GA My Voter Page to check your polling location, view sample ballot and more: MVP.sos.ga.gov
- Visit branch.vote to review your GA ballot and learn more about candidates/positions
- Find your county elections office: GA SOS Elections Division
- Free rides to the polls from New Georgia Project: newgeorgiaproject.org/rides
- Are you an out-of-state student looking to register in Georgia? Click here for a guide to voting in Georgia for out-of-state students. Please note that you have the right to vote in your home state or in Georgia, and you can only vote in ONE election.
Resources for voting (For all states in U.S.)
- Sign up for turbovote to register, get reminders and more info on your state's election: emory.turbovote.org
- U.S. elections/voting info: vote.org
- Visit ballotpedia.org for nationwide ballot lookup tool
- Voter identification resource Vote Riders: voteriders.org
- Open States (Find your legislators, search and track legislation): openstates.org
Some FAQs:
- Can I take time off work to vote? Yes, Emory employees may take up to 4 hours paid time off for either early voting or Election Day voting. See the full policy here.
Emory Votes volunteer opportunities
- Sign up to be an Emory Votes Community Volunteer (tabling, hanging posters, chalking and more): https://forms.office.com/r/XrZapkVWnj
- Invite EVI to come speak to your class or event. Email emoryvotes@emory.edu for more info.
Sign up for Emory TurboVote!
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EVI is calling on students, faculty, staff and community members to sign up for Emory TurboVote or check your voter registration status. By signing up for Emory TurboVote, you not only get election reminders, you also contribute to Emory's civic engagement footprint and impact.
Upcoming events
- Join Emory Votes for trips to the Georgia State Capitol during the 2024 GA legislative session! Email emoryvotes@emory.edu for more info. Follow us on social media at @emoryvotes for other updates.
Need help?
Email emoryvotes@emory.edu for more information about voting, elections, collaborations, civic engagement opportunities and more.
