The 2028 Columbus City Council General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the Columbus City Council, the legislative body responsible for setting city policy, approving the budget, and overseeing municipal services in Columbus, Ohio. As Ohio’s largest city, Columbus holds nonpartisan elections for its city council, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.
The 2028 Columbus City Council General Election will be held on November 7, 2028, to elect members of the Columbus City Council, the legislative body responsible for setting city policy, approving the budget, and overseeing municipal services in Columbus, Ohio. As Ohio’s largest city, Columbus holds nonpartisan elections for its city council, though candidates may affiliate with political parties.
To vote in the 2028 Columbus City Council General Election, Ohio residents must be registered to vote by October 9, 2028. Voters can cast ballots in person on Election Day, during early voting from October 8 to November 5, 2028, or by requesting an absentee ballot. Valid photo ID is required for in-person voting, and absentee ballot applications must be received by the county board of elections by November 2, 2028.