Metro Atlanta

Voting deadlines to know ahead of the November municipal elections

Fulton County resident Andrea Martinez picks a sticker after casting her ballot inside Antioch Baptist Church in Atlanta on Election Day. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2024)
Fulton County resident Andrea Martinez picks a sticker after casting her ballot inside Antioch Baptist Church in Atlanta on Election Day. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2024)
Aug 18, 2025

All of Atlanta’s political offices — including the mayor, Atlanta City Council president and all 15 council member seats — are up for grabs in November. Here are the key dates for city voters to know.

General election schedule

Runoff schedule

This story has been updated to correct when the city’s qualifying phase starts. It begins Tuesday, August 19.

About the Author

Riley Bunch is a reporter on the local government team at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution covering Atlanta City Hall. She covers the mayor and Atlanta City Council while also keeping an eye on the city’s diverse neighborhoods.

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