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Welcome

This website has been established to help voters in the Muscogee County area find information about upcoming elections, elected officials and answers to frequently asked questions. Listed below are quick links to a few of the most requested pages on the Elections' website. This board was established for the purpose of carrying out the duties heretofore exercised by the Muscogee County Board of Elections and the Muscogee County Board of Registrars and which have the powers relating to the conduct of elections, primaries and the registration for voters and absentee balloting procedures that are provided for the laws of Georgia. It has five members, consisting of one each from the two major political parties and three appointed by the Columbus Council. (Act No. 149 (H. B. 941) signed into law by the Governor on April 4, 1991) Its executive director is also appointed by the Columbus Council.

Notices

Public Notice - Early Tabulation of Absentee Ballots and Advance Voting

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-386(a)(3), the Muscogee County Board of Elections and Registration hereby notifies the voters of Muscogee County that the early tabulation process of absentee ballots cast in the November 3, 2026, General and Special Election will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and continue until completion.

Tabulation of votes cast during the Advance Voting period will take place at the City Services Center on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The process is open to the public and all observers will be sequestered until the close of polls.

Muscogee County Board of Elections and Registration
UD Roberts, Chairperson
Linda Parker, Vice Chairperson

Public Notice - Absentee Ballot Processing, Tabulation and Adjudication

November 3, 2026 General Election

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-386(a)(2)(A), the Muscogee County Board of Elections and Registration hereby provides public notice of the scheduled processing, tabulation, and adjudication of absentee ballots for the November 3, 2026 General Election.

Schedule of Activities:

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. until completion
Activity: Processing of absentee ballots

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. until completion
Activity: Tabulation and adjudication of absentee ballots

Location

City Services Center
Council Chambers
3111 Citizens Way
Columbus, Georgia

This notice is provided in accordance with Georgia election law to inform the public of the scheduled absentee ballot activities.

Muscogee County Board of Elections and Registration
UD Roberts, Chairperson
Linda Parker, Vice Chairperson

Notice to the Voters of Muscogee County, Georgia

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 23rd day or September 2026, the logic and accuracy testing or the equipment that will be used for voting in the November 3rd General Election will begin in the Office of Elections and Registration, located at the City Services Center, 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia, at 1 pm. Testing will continue at 5601 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, Georgia until all equipment has been tested, prepared, and sealed for voting. Testing will determine that all equipment will correctly count votes cast for all positions on the ballot.

THIS TESTING SHALL remain open to the public to observe, and members of the public are invited to be present during the preparation and testing of the equipment.

THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to an order of the Muscogee County Board of Elections and Registration and in accordance with Title 21 of the Official Code or Georgia and rules of the State Election Board.

UD Roberts
Chairperson
Linda Parker
Vice-Chair
Muscogee County Board of Elections and Registration

Notice of Board of Elections Meeting Change

The Board of Elections will not meet in October 2026.

The next Board of Elections meeting will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 2pm.

Certification of the November 3, 2026 General Election will immediately follow the monthly meeting on November 9th at 3pm.

Opportunities

If you would like to become a poll worker you must be at least 16 years of age. To learn more email us at muscogeepollworkers@columbusga.org

Election News

  • All Board of Elections Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm in the Council Chambers. If for some reason the day changes, an announcement will be faxed to the Legal Organ and posted under the "Notices" tab found at columbusga.gov/elections
  • Deputy Registrar Program Information: Deputy Registrar Program Information: Contact the office at 706-653-4392 or come by  3111 Citizens Way, 2nd floor to learn about this program.
  • Programa de Secretario Adjunto: Diputados de registración pueden a inscribirse cualquier persona que vive en el estado de Georgia siempre y cuando la unidad de registro se lleva a cabo dentro del Condado de Muscogee.
  • Tenemos la información de votación en español en nuestro sitio web y puede ser encontrada bajo la etiqueta de información de votación.
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