The City of Atlanta Office of the Municipal Clerk announces that qualifying for the Nov. 4 municipal election will take place at Atlanta City Hall beginning Tuesday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Aug. 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
All potential candidates are required to file a Notice of Candidacy. The qualifying fees are as follows:
| Mayor | $6,081.90 | ||
| City Council President | $2,232 | ||
| City Council Member | $2,170.80 | ||
| Board of Education Member | $ 900 |
Candidates may also submit a paupers affidavit in lieu of paying the qualifying fee.
Redistricting Changes
In October 2022 the Atlanta City Council approved legislation 22-O-1700 amending the City’s Charter to adopt a new map of Council districts following the 2020 census.
Every decade after a new census, the Council redraws its legislative districts so that each district is substantially equal in population. This redistricting process helps ensure that each Council member represents relatively the same number of constituents.
In accordance with OCGA § 36-35-4.1(e) the reapportionment of the districts is effective for the 2025 Municipal Election.
In 2024, the Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections mailed out redistricting cards to all City of Atlanta residents with any updated polling precinct changes.
To verify your polling precinct, visit My Voter Page – Georgia.gov
If you would like to verify your current City Council District, visit https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/ and select District Map.
If you have any questions about the 2025 Municipal Elections, contact the Office of the Municipal Clerk Election Hotline at (404) 330-6500.