2025 Cobb County Special Election
Only Cobb Commission Districts 2 and 4 voters will be eligible to vote in this special election.
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This special election is about your voice and your community’s future. The Board of Commissioners makes decisions that affect your everyday life—from affordable housing and public safety to public health and transit options.
Your commissioner determines how your tax dollars are spent on public services that impact your family, your neighborhood, and your quality of life. This is your chance to elect someone who will listen to your needs, advocate for your priorities, and make decisions that reflect your community’s values.
Why Local Elections Matter
Many people focus on presidential or midterm elections, but local elections have the greatest impact on your day-to-day life. From how your neighborhood grows to the quality of public services you rely on, local elected officials shape the future of your community in profound ways.
Every vote matters, especially in local elections where outcomes can be decided by just a handful of voters. Don’t let someone else choose your future. Make your voice heard—vote in the Cobb County special election!
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The Board of Commissioners is a 5-member governing board composed of 4 sitting members, known as commissioners, and 1 commission chair. The BOC is primarily responsible for the governance of the local county government: some notable responsibilities include approving and adopting the county budget, overseeing county expenditures, hiring county employees, enacting local ordinances, and approving or disapproving of certain actions and partnerships. For example, the Board of Commissioners is able to approve or disapprove of private contracts and partnerships with the local police department, set aside budget priorities for local infrastructure, and vote on taxes to fund public programs. The decisions made by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners greatly impact the day-to-day lives of residents.
In Cobb County, the Board of Commissioners decides:How your tax dollars are spent on essential services like schools, parks, and roads.
The future of affordable housing and development, determining who can afford to live and work in your area.
Public health initiatives, like funding for healthcare programs and emergency response systems.
Transit options, like expanding bus routes and improving transportation infrastructure to reduce traffic and make commuting easier.
Public safety priorities, including police, fire, and community safety programs.
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IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
HOW TO VOTE BY MAIL
HOW TO VOTE EARLY
HOW TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY
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IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
Special Election Primary
Vote by Mail Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2025
Early Voting: Feb 1, 2025-Feb 7, 2025
Vote by Mail Return Deadline: Feb 11, 2025 Received by 7pm
Special Election Primary: Feb 11, 2025
Special Election General: April 29, 2025
how to VOTE BY MAIL
To vote by absentee ballot, you must first submit an absentee ballot application, the deadline for Special Election Primary applications is January 31, 2025. You can do this online, by email, by mail, by fax, or in person.
Mail: Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration - 995 Roswell St. NE Marietta, GA 30060
Fax: (770) 528-2458
E-Mail: ABM@cobbcounty.org
In-Person: Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration - 995 Roswell St. NE Marietta, GA 30060
THIRD-PARTY REQUESTS AND SUBMISSIONS
A voter may have a third-party requests an absentee ballot on their behalf if:
The voter is residing temporarily out of the county or municipality or
The voter is physically disabled
If a voter is eligible, then the following adult relatives, upon satisfactory proof of relationship, may request an absentee ballot on behalf of another voter: spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, and in-laws (mother-, father-, sister-, brother-, daughter-, and son-).
The person providing assistance should provide a signature or mark in Section Ten (10) and Section Eleven (11).
EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS AND HOURS
Early voting for the Special Election Primary begins Saturday, February 1 and ends Friday, February 7.
For in-person early voting only: Cobb County voters can vote at the following times at any of the following locations:
HOURS
Saturday, February 1
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, February 2
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday - Friday, February 3-7
7:00am - 7:00pm
LOCATIONS
Main office: 995 Roswell St. NE Marietta, GA 30060
Austell - Old Clarkdale Park Community Center: 153 Mathis Drive SW Austell, GA 30106
South - South Cobb Community Center: 620 Lions Club Dr. Mableton, GA 30126
Southeast - Smyrna Community Center: 1250 Powder Springs St. SE Smyrna, GA 30080
There is NO VOTING on February 8 - February 10
how to VOTE ON ELECTION DAY
Special Election Primary day is February 11th polls will be open from 7:00am - 7:00pm.
Get Prepared
Have a valid photo identification (ID). Georgia residents must show a valid photo ID when voting in person. Acceptable forms of voter identification include a driver’s license or a U.S. passport. The State of Georgia also offers a free voter ID card, which can be issued at any County Board of Registrar's Office and can be used to vote.
Request voter assistance if you need it. If you require special assistance to vote or to access your polling place, contact your County Board of Registrar's Office for help.
go to your polling place
On Election Day, you must vote at your designated polling place. You can find your assigned polling location on your voter registration card, by logging into the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page, or by contacting your County Board of Registrar's Office.
Polling places are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are in line by 7:00 p.m., you are allowed to cast your ballot.
VOTE
When you get to your polling place, show your photo ID to the poll worker. A poll worker will check your photo ID, verify that you are registered and at the correct polling location, issue you a voter access card or ballot, whichever is applicable, and allow you to vote. Learn how to vote at polling places in Georgia.
If you show up to your polling place but have not met all the requirements listed above, you have the right to request a provisional ballot. Your vote will count as long as you resolve the eligibility issues within three days after Election Day. Learn more about provisional ballots.
If you encounter a problem at the polls, please contact your County Board of Registrar's Office or the Georgia Secretary of State. Call the Secretary of State at 404-656-2871 (in metro Atlanta) or 877-725-9797 (elsewhere in Georgia) to report an issue. You can also submit a complaint online to the Secretary of State Elections Division.
