Electoral Action Center

WELCOME TO OUR ELECTORAL ACTION CENTER

At Black Futures Lab, we firmly believe that informed voters are empowered voters. Our Electoral Action Center is your go-to resource and home for everything you need to participate fully in the democratic process at the local, state, and national level. We’ve got you covered from up-to-date voter registration information and state-specific registration guides to crucial voting dates and election updates.

2025 VOTER REGISTRATION DATES

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. Click HERE to check your voter registration status. 

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

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 office or 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.

NORTH CAROLINA
November 2025 Municipal Elections

Early Voting Dates and Hours

  • Weekday Voting (Monday – Friday)
    • October 16-17
    • October 20-24
    • October 27-31
  • Last Day to request a ballot by mail: October 21
  • Weekend Voting (Saturday)
    • Saturday, October 25: 8:00am to 3:00pm
    • Saturday, November 1: 8:00am to 3:00pm
  • Last Week of Early Voting
    • October 27-31: 7:00am to 7:00pm
  • Election Day
    • Tuesday, November 4: 6:30am to 7:30pm

Additional Resources

  • Click HERE to find your early voting site.
  • For more information about what seats are on the ballot in your North Carolina city and/or town, view the Board of Elections HERE.
  • NOTE: NC voters can take advantage of same-day voter registration, which is only available during the early voting period. You will still need to show an acceptable ID when registering to vote.

Acceptable Photo IDs in North Carolina

  • NC Driver’s License or State ID from the NCDMV
  • Driver’s License or ID Card from another state, DC, or a US territory (only if you are registered in NC within 90 days of the election)
  • U.S. Passport book or card
  • NC Voter Photo ID (issued by the county board of elections)
  • Approved student or government employee ID (from the official State Board of Election list)

Don’t Know Your Voter Registration Status?

Click HERE to check your voter registration status.