GAMVP’s Civic Station
Learn more about the offices on your ballot, and what function they provide.
Know Your Ballot 🗳️
Federal Offices
These are offices that serve in the United States government, like U.S. Senators and U.S. House of Representatives.
Impact: National Laws, Wars, and Federal Taxes
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Serve a 6-year term
Represents the entire state in D.C. They confirm Supreme Court justices and high-level officials, vote on federal laws, and manage the federal budget.
Not all senators are up for election this term.
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Serve a 2-year term
Represents your specific district. They are the primary drivers of federal spending (infrastructure, social programs) and tax law. Determines where your tax dollars go.
All representatives are up for election this term.
These are offices that serve in the Georgia Executive Branch, like the “Big Three,” Governor, Lt. Governor, and Secretary of State, and Economic and Safety Regulators.
Impact: Your daily life, from the gas pump to the classroom.
Statewide executive offices
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The highest office in the state. Appoints leaders of major agencies (Education, Health, Public Safety). They sign or veto laws and manage the state’s multi-billion dollar budget.
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President of the State Senate. They decide which bills get a vote and take over if the Governor cannot serve.
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Oversees all elections, handles professional licensing (doctors, barbers, realtors), and manages business registrations.
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The state’s top lawyer. Investigates government corruption and represents Georgia in legal battles against the federal government or corporations.
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Sets the rules for your insurance rates (auto, home, health) and oversees fire safety inspections for public buildings.
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Directly impacts your monthly bills. They regulate the rates charged by utility companies like Georgia Power and decide on the state's use of solar vs. nuclear energy.
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Enforces minimum wage laws, child labor protections, and manages unemployment insurance and worker training.
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Protects the food supply. Impacts grocery prices through crop management and ensures the safety of everything from gas pumps to grocery scales.
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Executes K-12 policies. Directly influences teacher pay, student testing, and how the state curriculum is taught in your local school.
These are offices that serve specific areas in Georgia locally or statewide in the Georgia General Assembly.
Impact: Laws specific to your neighborhood.
State & Local Representation
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Your direct voice in the Georgia State Senate. They pass laws on gun control, healthcare costs, and local business regulations.
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Your direct voice in the Georgia State House. They pass laws on gun control, healthcare costs, and local business regulations.
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Decisions on school calendars, local budgets, meal accommodations (halal meals) and specific books or materials used in your district’s classrooms.
These are judges that serve in statewide courts.
Impact: How laws are interpreted and your rights are protected.
The Judicial Branch
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The highest court in Georgia. They have the final say on the state constitution, death penalty cases, and disputed elections.
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This court reviews decisions from lower trial courts to ensure the law was followed correctly in civil and criminal cases.