The 2026 Columbus City Council General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Columbus City Council in Franklin County, Ohio. This election determines representation for various wards and at-large seats on the city council, which holds legislative authority over city budgets, zoning, public safety, and municipal services.
The 2026 Columbus City Council General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Columbus City Council in Franklin County, Ohio. This election determines representation for various wards and at-large seats on the city council, which holds legislative authority over city budgets, zoning, public safety, and municipal services.
To vote in Ohio, residents must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and registered to vote. Registration can be completed online via the Ohio Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at county board of elections offices. Voters must present a valid ID, such as an Ohio driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport, when voting in person.