Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 13-30, including two sites in Woodstock. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Elections office: 770-479-0407.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Facts come from Cherokee County Elections & Voter Registration, including its advance voting schedule and elections calendar. This page explains how to vote. It does not cover candidates or ballot questions.
Cherokee County Elections & Voter Registration runs every election in Woodstock, including city elections, which the county administers for the city. The next election is the general and special election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Who to call
- Cherokee County Elections & Voter Registration: 770-479-0407, voterhelp@cherokeecountyga.gov, 193 Lamar Haley Parkway, Canton
- Check your registration, precinct and sample ballot: My Voter Page
- City election questions: Woodstock City Clerk’s Office, 770-592-6000, ext. 1011
Key dates for the Nov. 3 election
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Voter registration deadline | Passed: Monday, Oct. 5 |
| Advance (early) voting | Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Oct. 30 |
| Sunday voting, elections office only | Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 to 5 p.m. |
| Last day the county can accept an absentee ballot application | Friday, Oct. 23 (11 days before the election) |
| Election Day | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Absentee ballots must arrive | By 7 p.m. Nov. 3 |
| Runoff, if needed | Tuesday, Dec. 1 |
Early voting sites and hours
Any registered Cherokee County voter can use any advance voting site. Hours at every site:
- Oct. 13-17 (Tuesday to Saturday): 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oct. 19-24 (Monday to Saturday): 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oct. 26-30 (Monday to Friday): 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
| Site | Address |
|---|---|
| Rose Creek Public Library | 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock |
| South Cherokee Annex and Recreation Center (also a drop box) | 7545 Main St., Woodstock |
| Cherokee County Elections & Voter Registration Office | 193 Lamar Haley Parkway, Canton |
| Hickory Flat Public Library | 2740 E. Cherokee Drive, Canton |
| Oak Grove Fire Station Community Room | 100 Ridge Mill Court, Acworth |
| The Buzz Ahrens Recreation Center (also a drop box) | 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton |
| Ball Ground Public Library | 435 Old Canton Road, Ball Ground |
Election Day
On Nov. 3 you must vote at your assigned polling place, the county says. Find yours on My Voter Page. Precincts in and around Woodstock include Woodstock (Woodstock City Church, 150 Ridgewalk Parkway), Air Acres (Mill Creek Middle School, 442 Arnold Mill Road), Arnold Mill (Arnold Mill Elementary, 710 Arnold Mill Road) and Bascomb (Bascomb Elementary, 1335 Wyngate Parkway). The full list is on the county’s Election Day page.
Voting by mail
Any registered voter can ask for an absentee ballot. The county accepts applications 78 to 11 days before an election. Download the absentee ballot application, sign it by hand, and return it by mail or in person to 193 Lamar Haley Parkway, by fax to 678-493-4703 or by email to voterhelp@cherokeecountyga.gov. Return the ballot by mail, in person or in a drop box; it must reach the elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day. Track it on My Voter Page. Military and overseas voters use fvap.gov.
ID at the polls
Georgia requires one of these, under state law:
- A Georgia driver’s license
- A photo ID card issued by Georgia, another state or the federal government
- A valid U.S. passport
- A photo ID issued by a federal, state, county or city government body
- A U.S. military photo ID
- A tribal photo ID
If you have none, the state issues a free Georgia Voter Identification Card at the county registrar’s office or any Department of Driver Services office.
Registering for next time
You can register at 17 and a half and vote at 18. Register online with the Secretary of State, when you get your driver’s license, at any public library, or in person at the elections office. Registration closes 30 days before every election, and the county asks voters who move, even within Cherokee County, to update their address by the same deadline.
City of Woodstock elections
Woodstock elects its mayor and council in odd-numbered years, the City Clerk’s office says. The council seats for Wards 2, 4 and 6 come up next, in 2027; the mayor and Wards 1, 3 and 5 were elected in 2025 for terms running to the end of 2029. Council members must live in their ward but are elected by voters citywide.
Related: who to call at City Hall and the Woodstock schools calendar (Nov. 3 is a remote learning day).
Frequently asked questions
When is early voting in Cherokee County for the Nov. 3, 2026, election?
Advance voting runs Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 30, at seven sites. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Oct. 24 and 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 26-30, with Sunday voting Oct. 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the elections office in Canton.
Where can I vote early in Woodstock?
At Rose Creek Public Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, and the South Cherokee Annex and Recreation Center, 7545 Main St., which also has a ballot drop box.
What is the deadline to register to vote in Cherokee County?
For the Nov. 3, 2026, general election the registration deadline was Oct. 5. Georgia closes registration 30 days before each election.
What ID do I need to vote in Georgia?
A photo ID such as a Georgia driver’s license, a state or federal photo ID card, a U.S. passport, a military photo ID or a tribal photo ID. A free Georgia Voter Identification Card is available from the county registrar or any Department of Driver Services office.
Where do I vote on Election Day in Woodstock?
At your assigned precinct only, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find it on the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page at mvp.sos.ga.gov.
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