You will be able to vote in the general election which will take place on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. However, the primary elections will take place in the spring before your 18th birthday, making you ineligible to vote. Be sure register to vote when you turn 18 and check out our web page if you need a form!

Yes. According to the Secretary of State - http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/voter_eligibility.htm - to be eligible to vote in Georiga you must be:

-A citizen of the United States.
-A legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you wish to vote.
-At least 17 1/2 years of age.

I've never heard about inactive status. Your right to vote is probably regulated by the local County in which you live.

Yes. Those who are here illegally have no legal right to vote. Why should we modify our voting laws to allow members of other nations to determine the path Our nation should take?

Yes, you do have to be a US citizen to vote.

where do I check the details/ credentials of the candidates?

You should check your voter registration status here: http://www.sos.georgia.gov/mvp/. And if you have further questions, you should contact the Secretary of State's office immediately.

Hope that helps!

To be eligible to register to vote in Georgia, you must be:

-A citizen of the United States.
-A legal resident of Georgia and of the county in which you wish to vote.
-At least 17 1/2 years of age.

For more information, visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s site: http://www.sos.ga.gov/elections/