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WELCOME TO OUR ELECTION CENTER

An informed voter is a powerful force for change, and we’re committed to making sure Black communities have everything they need to fully participate in the democractic process. Whether it’s voter registration, election updates, or key deadlines, our Take Action Center provides the tools and resources to ensure that Black communities can use their voices to shape the policies that affect our lives.

Key Voter Registration Dates

2025 Municipal Elections for Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta elected officials make decisions every day that impact our rent, our electric bills, and our quality of life. Get out and VOTE for what matters to you and your community. Create your plan to vote today!

  • City Council – votes on city budget, development projects, and land use rules
  • Georgia Public Service Commissioner – regulates Georgia Power and electric rates

NOTE: The last day to register to vote or change your voter registration information is Monday, October 6.

From the Public Service Commission election to your local municipal races, this voter guide has everything you need to make your voice heard.

Early Voting Dates and Hours

  • Weekday Voting (Monday – Friday)
    • October 14-17: 8:00am to 5:00pm
    • October 20-24: 8:00am to 5:00pm
  • Weekend Voting
    • Saturday: October 18 & 25: 9:00am to 5:00pm
    • Sunday: October 19 & 26: 12:00 to 5:00pm
  • Last Week of Early Voting
    • October 27-31: 7:00am to 7:00pm
  • Election Day
    • Tuesday, November 4: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Early Voting Location
Lowndes County Board of Election Office
2808 N Oak St.
Valdosta, GA 31602

Acceptable Photo IDs

  • Any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID
  • A Georgia driver’s license, even if expired
  • Student ID from a Georgia public college or university
  • 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 containing a photograph of the voter
  • Valid tribal photo ID containing a photograph of the voter

Georgia Voter ID Card

If you do not have one of the six acceptable forms of photo ID, the State of Georgia offers a free ID card. An ID card can be issued at any county registrar’s officeor Department of Driver Services Office, free of charge.

Don’t Know Your Voter Registration Status?

The last day to register to vote or change your voter registration information is Monday, October 6, 2025. Click HERE to check your voter registration status.

Endorse The Black Economic Agenda

The Black Economic Agenda is a series of policy solutions for each area where we see the most pressing needs, based on what Black Census respondents shared, and where there is potential for immediate impact on people’s lives. For this agenda we focus on state solutions that governors and legislatures can use to help improve the conditions for Black people in their states.

Support Housing Justice in Valdosta

Rising rents are a problem across Georgia, and Valdosta is no exception. Black to the Future Action Fund is teaming up with Valdosta community leaders and elected officials to demand housing justice now and calling for concrete policy changes that expand access to affordable housing. Let your voice be heard by adding your name to our growing list of supporters

Join Our Volunteer Action Network!

Black people have too much at stake to not have our voices heard and our needs addressed. Now is our chance to unrig the rules, level the playing field, and put into place policies that work for all of us. But we can’t do it without you. Join us in the fight as we work to make Black people powerful in every aspect of our lives.

OUR HOMES, OUR FUTURE: SUPPORT HOUSING JUSTICE IN VALDOSTA, GA

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