Effingham Election Guide for 2026
Get general info like polling places, how to vote early, how to vote by mail, and more — for the upcoming November 3 election.
Psst!
Did you know that we sent out a survey to candidates to hear their positions on data centers and development? Click here to see the questionnaires.
Early Voting Starts Oct 13 for Nov 3 Election!
How to Find Your Polling Place and See Your Ballot
Check your My Voter Page (all you need is your name, birthday, and county) to find your registration status, polling place, and a sample ballot with every race and question you'll see on election day. Registration for this election closed October 5.
What's on the Ballot Besides Candidates?
Every Effingham voter will see two county questions: renewing the 1% county sales tax (SPLOST), and a new Local Homeowner's Incentive Adjustment Grant program for property tax credits. Voters within the Springfield city limits will also see a question about redevelopment powers. Check back soon for more info about these initiatives!
Early Voting runs October 13 to October 30
Effingham has one early voting location: Effingham County Elections Office, 284 GA Highway 119 S, Springfield. Early voting is from 9am to 5pm every weekday, plus Saturday Oct 17 and Saturday Oct 24.
If you have any questions, call the elections office at 912-754-8030 or email: boe@effinghamcounty.org
Election Day: Tuesday Nov 3
Polls are open 7am to 7pm. On Election Day, you have to vote at your assigned polling place (which is listed on your My Voter Page). As long as you get in line by 7pm, you should be allowed to vote. Make sure to bring a valid photo ID whether you vote early or on Election Day!
If You Want to Vote by Mail
Request an absentee ballot by October 23. Your completed ballot has to arrive by 7pm on November 3, so make sure to mail it early or drop it off in person at the Elections Office at 284 GA Highway 119 S in Springfield.
Candidate Questionnaires (Sent Out on Oct 5)
Protect Effingham Alliance is a 501(c)(4), a type of nonprofit for civic advocacy groups that work on public issues.
We’re not affiliated with any political party, and we welcome all political views — it’s the reason we chose purple as our color! Data centers and over-development affect all of us equally.
For the 2026 election, we’ll share important information about local issues and encourage everyone to talk with lawmakers about policy decisions. However, we are not officially endorsing any candidates.
To help you make an informed decision, we sent the same questionnaire to candidates for Effingham County Commission, Georgia House, Georgia Senate, and the Public Service Commission, asking them about their positions on data centers and development.