Qualifying for the Nov. 4, 2025, Municipal Election will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Aug. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. inside Atlanta City Hall.
All potential candidates are required to file a Notice of Candidacy. Board of Education Members must also complete a Local Board of Education Affidavit
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 |
For questions related to the 2025 Municipal Elections, please contact the City of Atlanta Office of the Municipal Clerk Election Hotline at (404) 330-6500.
The Office of the Municipal Clerk (OMC), often called “the Clerk’s Office,” is the City of Atlanta’s central repository for information regarding all legislative actions of the Atlanta City Council.
As the designated custodian and administrator of the City’s legislative record, the Municipal Clerk codifies and maintains the City of Atlanta Charter and Code of Ordinances, which contain all City of Atlanta laws. The Municipal Clerk is statutorily the custodian of the Official Seal of the City, attests to the Mayor’s signature, and affixes the seal to City contracts and intergovernmental agreements. The Clerk’s Office also records the Mayor’s Executive and Administrative Orders, maintains all City Boards, Authorities, Commissions, etc. (BACE), and routinely responds to information requests from the public.
As the City’s Election Superintendent, the Municipal Clerk is responsible for administering all election-related matters, ensuring the smooth and fair conduct of elections. The certified election results are duly filed in the Clerk’s Office.
To learn more about The Office of the Municipal Clerk, please visit https://citycouncilatlantaga.gov/council-divisions/municipal-clerk. For the latest updates, follow the Clerk’s Office on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.
