Voting in Atlanta? Everything to know before you head to the polls
ATLANTA - The race for Atlanta mayor headlines the city’s 2025 municipal election, with incumbent Andre Dickens seeking a second term amid challenges from several newcomers, including community advocate Kalema Jackson and activist Helmut "Love" Domagalski.
What we know:
Voters will also decide who leads the City Council, with multiple incumbents facing reelection and a competitive race for Council President between civic innovator Rohit Malhotra and veteran councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet.
The ballot includes contests for all at-large council posts, several district seats, and two positions on the Atlanta Board of Education.
Residents will also weigh in on the retention of eight Municipal Court judges and a special homestead exemption question for senior homeowners in the city’s school district.
Dig deeper:
Here is the composite sample ballot for Atlanta residents who live in DeKalb County:
Here is the composite sample ballot for Atlanta residents who live in Fulton County:
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Timeline:
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
What you can do:
Check your polling place and your specific sample ballot at the state’s My Georgia Voter Page.
The Source: This guide uses the Fulton County composite sample ballot for offices and question wording. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting was also used.