Macon-Bibb voters face new district lines in upcoming elections

"When we vote for the county commission, school board, mayor, sheriff, and all that, that's when the district lines become more important," Macon-Bibb Board of Elections Supervisor Thomas Gillon said.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several local voters may be part of new districts for this year’s elections.

As part of the census, district lines in Macon-Bibb have been redrawn. This process happens every 10 years, and this year, the lines have been shifted to ensure all districts have an equal number of voters and that demographics are fairly divided.

Thomas Gillon, Macon-Bibb Elections Supervisor, tells 41NBC May is an essential month when it comes to knowing about these district lines.

“When we vote for the county commission, school board, mayor, sheriff, and all that, that’s when the district lines become more important,” he said.

The changes are effective immediately.

If you have questions, you can call the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections Office at (478) 621-6622 or visit the Georgia Secretary of State’s “My Voter Page” and enter your information to find out more.