6.0         ABSENTEE POLLING PLACE

Q 6.1 Does the poll watcher law apply to advance voting?

A 6.1 Yes.  See O.C.G.A. § 21-2-408(a)(2), (b)(3)(A)-(B) .  Posted 1/15/08.

Q 6.2  Is an advance polling site treated as a “polling place” for all purposes since voters are voting in person there?

A 6.2

Yes.  See O.C.G.A. § 21-2-414(d.1).

Rooms under the control or supervision of the registrars or absentee ballot clerk in which absentee ballots are cast shall be considered polling places.  Posted 1/15/08.

Q 6.3   Is an in-person absentee voting location considered a “polling place” for all purposes since voters are voting in person there?

A 6.3

Yes.  See O.C.G.A. § 21-2-414(d.1).

Rooms under the control or supervision of the registrars or absentee ballot clerk in which absentee ballots are cast shall be considered polling places.  Posted 1/15/08.