How to Request an Absentee Ballot Beginning May 10, 2008, registered voters may request an absentee ballot for the General election, November 4, 2008. The request must be submitted to your County’s Registrar. Complete instructions for requesting an absentee ballot can be found at: http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/voting_information.htm#absentee_voting Read the information carefully to secure the address of your County Registrar and to download an application form. Plan to vote early or absentee in order to attend all programs at the 2008 GAHPERD Convention in Savannah.