Primary Rules
How Georgia's Primary Works
Georgia uses a Open Primary system
Open Primary
Any registered voter can vote in any party's primary, regardless of their own party affiliation or registration status.
Voter file data: L2 Data · Registration counts: Georgia Secretary of State · Updated May 4, 2026
Georgia Voter Registration
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Total Registered
7,540,601
Largest Party
Democratic (42.97%)
Independent / NPP
30.08%
Primary Type
Open Primary
At a Glance
Georgia at a Glance
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
Registered Voters
7,540,601
across 159 counties
Registration Rate
83.3%
eligible population
No Party Preference
30.08%
of registered voters
2024 Turnout
68.3%
of eligible voters
Registration
Voter Registration by Party
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Georgia?
Democratic42.97%
Republican26.94%
Independent/Other30.08%
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 3,240,516 | 42.97% |
Republican | 2,031,513 | 26.94% |
Independent/Other | 2,268,572 | 30.08% |
Turnout
Voter Turnout in Georgia
How many eligible Georgia residents actually vote?
Eligible vs Registered
7,540,601 registered9,048,721 eligible
Recent Elections
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 68.3% | 5,297,264 |
| 2022 General | 51.9% | 3,964,926 |
| 2020 General | 67.1% | 5,023,159 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | 11.6% | 878,032 |
| 2024 State Primary | 13.9% | 1,050,000 |
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