Voter Info Guide

“When is the next election?”

  • The referendum on the general SPLOST will be on the ballot on November 2, 2021.
  • The nonpartisan election for city council, school board, judges and the State Supreme Court, as well as the primary for U.S. Senate and House, statewide offices, legislative offices, take place around May 24, 2022.
  • The general election for U.S. Senate and House, statewide offices and legislative offices, take place around November 1, 2022.

“Am I registered to vote?”

You can find out by following the instructions on the Georgia My Voter Page at https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/.

“Can I register to vote online? What if I’ve moved somewhere else in Georgia since I last registered to vote?”

Yes, you can register to vote or update your registration by visiting https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/.

Residents of Georgia are allowed to vote if they are:

  • A citizen of the United States
  • At least 17 1/2 years old at the time of registration
  • Not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction
  • Not deemed by the state to be mentally incompetent

If you have moved elsewhere in Columbus or elsewhere in Georgia since you last registered to vote as a Georgia resident, you are required to update your registration in order to cast a vote in your newest home’s upcoming election.

You need to register up to one month before Election Day. The deadline to register prior to the SPLOST vote is October 4, 2021.

“I’m serving time for a felony. Can I register to vote?”

A resident who has been convicted of a felony can register to vote only after the terms of their sentence have been fully completed, including fines, fees, restitutions, parole and probation.

“Who can I vote for? Can I see a sample ballot?”

You can see a sample ballot for an upcoming election or referendum by visiting the My Voter Page https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/voterDetails.do, filling out the required information, and clicking the link to see your Sample Ballot.

“How do I vote by mail or dropbox?”

Applications for absentee ballots can be downloaded (in PDF), filled out digitally and emailed to muscogeeelectionsandregistration@columbusga.gov. For primaries and general elections, you can also apply online here. Absentee voting applications are being accepted from now until October 24.

After you receive your ballot, you can either mail it back to the Columbus elections office or drop it off at the dropbox located at the Citizen Service Center at 3111 Citizen Way only during Early Voting hours. The dropbox cannot be used outside of Early Voting hours.

Visit the My Voter Page to track the status of your absentee ballot. Your absentee ballot must be received by the Day of the Election in order to count.

When and Where is Early Voting?

Early voting for the general SPLOST will run from October 12-29, from 7:30am to 5:30pm, with weekend voting on Saturday October 16, Saturday October 23 and Sunday October 24. Early voting will take place at the Citizen Service Center at 3111 Citizen Way in Columbus.

Where do I vote on Election Day?

Visit the My Voter Page and enter your information, and the page will tell you your polling place for Election Day with directions to the location.

What must I bring with me to vote?

You must bring a valid government-issued photo ID card. It can be one of the following:

  • Any valid state or federal government issued photo ID, including a free ID Card issued by your county registrar’s office or the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS)
  • A Georgia Driver’s License, even if expired
  • Valid employee photo ID from any branch, department, agency, or entity of the U.S. Government, Georgia, or any county, municipality, board, authority or other entity of this state
  • Valid U.S. passport ID
  • Valid U.S. military photo ID
  • Valid tribal photo ID

You can also apply for a free photo ID in the Board of Elections office inside the City Services Center at 3111 Citizens Way.

If I’m in the military or currently staying overseas, how can I vote?

You should go to the website http://www.fvap.gov/, choose your home state and follow the directions on that page.

How do I get on the automatic absentee ballot list?

You must be Disabled or 65 years of age or older to be eligible for the absentee automatic ballot list and you must request that ballots be sent to you for every election. You must make that request at the beginning of EVERY year.

“What council or school board district do I live in?”

Search for an address on this map, and you will find which district of city council or school board that address is located in.

For other districts, including U.S. House, Georgia Senate and Georgia House, find your home districts here on the My Voter Page.