Now, arguably more than ever, it is important that citizens know about their voting rights and be informed about the candidates they will be voting on. The upcoming General Municipal Elections and Special Elections (SPLOST, Alcohol Referendum) will be held on November 5, 2019.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a non-partisan election, therefore the party affiliations of the candidates is not included
The absolute last day to register to vote is October 7, 2019.
Voting Times/Dates:
Advanced voting begins October 14 through November 4. Times for voting are:
- First two weeks: 8 a.m. -5 p.m.
- Last week: 7 a.m. -7 p.m.
- First Saturday Oct. 19: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- First Sunday, Oct. 20: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Type of Election
Don’t worry. You’re not the only one who doesn’t know everything there is to know about elections. Each one is different.
For this November 5, 2019, there will be the following elections:
- The General Municipal Elections cover a wide range of candidates, from the Mayoral race, to city council, and school board
- The Special Elections, which includes SPLOST and Alcohol Referendums
Check Out Your Personal Voter Profile
Another handy tool is to use the Georgia Secretary of State’s “My Voter Page,” which can be accessed here. Using MVP is so easy, you don’t even have to create a profile. Just put in your name, date of birth and voila, it allows you to check on all types of things, including poll locations and even print out your Precinct Card.
NOTICE:
There will be a VSU-backed debate “One Voice. One Vote. The Last Debate” for candidates coming up on Monday, October 28, 2019.
One Voice. One Message. The Last Debate:
SPLOST VIII:
Information about what SPLOST VIII will pay for, click here.
Meet the Candidates!
City of Valdosta
Valdosta Mayor
Brooks D. Bivins |
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Kevin J. Bussey |
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Scott James Matheson |
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J.D. Rice |
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David Sumner |
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Valdosta City Council
Valdosta City Council District 1
Vivian Miller-Cody (I) |
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Valdosta City Council District 3
Thomas B. McIntyre, Sr. |
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Sonny Vickers (I) |
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Valdosta City Council District 5
Tim Carroll (I) |
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Valdosta City Council At-Large
Ben H. Norton (I) |
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Adrian J. Rivers |
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Jeremy L. Stone |
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Edgar “Nicky” Tooley |
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Valdosta School Board
VSB District 1
Liz Shumphard (I) |
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VSB District 2
Kelisa Brown (I) |
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David A. Gilyard |
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VSB District 3
Warren “Sweet” Lee (I) |
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City of Hahira
Hahira City Council District 2
Kenneth Davis (I) |
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Hahira City Council District 3
Patrick Warren (I) |
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City of Dasher
Dasher City Council Post 3
Bill Hatfield (I) |
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Dasher City Council Post 4
Anita Armstrong Scott(I) |
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City of Remerton
Remerton Mayor
Cornelius Holsendolph(I) |
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Remerton City Council
Steven Koffler(I) |
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Bill Wetherington(I) |
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