2024 Voter Information

November 5, 2024, General Election
December 3,2024 (Run-off, If necessary)

Where?

Who?

  • Who can register to vote?
    • Citizens 17 ½ years of age or older can register.
  • Who can request an absentee ballot one time for each election in a year?
    • Voters 65 or older
    • Disabled voters
    • Overseas voters
    • Military voters
    • If you meet the eligibility criteria above, you may opt-in to receive an absentee ballot for the rest of the election cycle without making another application. Voters must re-apply each calendar year.
  • Who is up for election this year?
    • President/ U.S Congress
    • State Senate and State Rep
    • District Attorney
    • Sheriff
    • Council 2,4,6,8 and 10 At-Large
    • Board of Education 1,3,5,7
    • Superior Court Judges & Clerk
    • State Court Judge & Solicitor
    • Municipal Court Judge & Clerk
    • Probate Court Judge
    • Tax Commissioner
    • Coroner

What?

  • What do I need to register to vote?
    • If you have a valid GA DL or ID, you can register online at registertovote.sos.ga.gov
      Or
    • Complete a voter registration form
      Or
    • Renew your Georgia driver’s license
  • What do I need to request an absentee ballot?
    1. Complete an absentee application
    2. ONE of the following:
      • DL # or free state ID#
      • Copy of current utility bill
      • Copy of bank statement
      • Copy of government check
      • Other govt. documents
    3. Submit form to Elections Office
  • What do I need to return my absentee ballot?
    • Complete your ballot and place in envelope
    • Complete yellow envelope. You will need your DL# or last four of SS#.
    • No DL or SS#? Copy of acceptable form of ID found in ballot instructions.

FAQs

  • Absentee ballots must be received in the Elections office by 7pm Election Day.
  • What do I need to request an absentee ballot?
    • Request by mail or by phone 706-653- 4392
      Or
    • Complete an application and send it to the Elections Office by:
      Mail: Muscogee Elections
      P.O. Box 1340
      Columbus, GA 31902
      Or
    • FAX: 706-225-4394
      Or
    • Email: muscogeeabsentee@columbusga.gov
  • How do I find my State and Local Representatives?
    • This information is listed on precinct cards and can also be found at mvp.sos.ga.gov. Simply enter first initial, last name, date of birth and county of residence.

Voter Registration Deadlines

  • October 7, 2024 (General Election/Run-off)
Absentee Voting

November 5, 2024 (General Election)

  • Early In-Person Voting – October 15 – November 1, 2024
  • Absentee applications accepted beginning August 19, 2024
  • Absentee ballots mailout beginning October 7, 2024
  • Last day to apply for absentee by mail ballot October 25, 2024