Advance voting ends in Columbia County Special Primary for Public Service Commission
According to the Columbia County Board of Elections, 183 people voted on the last day of early voting, bringing the total of 939 early votes being cast in-person for the election.
There is no voting over the weekend or on Monday. Those who plan to vote Tuesday, June 17, 2025 must go to their assigned election day polling location.
To find your assigned election day polling location, call the office at (706) 868-3355 or visit the 'My Voter Page' website.
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