Election 411: Everything you need to know about the upcoming elections.

As the 2021 elections approach, we've created this cheat sheet to help you quickly find answers to your questions.

Municipal elections

This year, all City Council seats and the Mayor will be on the ballot. If you wish to run for a municipal position, the qualifying period is August 16–20, 2021.

For anyone considering running for a municipal position, the City has created a Qualifying Packet for all candidates. Please read through the entire packet — it includes key information on qualifying documents, campaign finance, sign regulations, ethics, and more.

2021 Municipal Election Qualifying Packet (PDF)

General election information

You can register to vote or check your registration status on the Georgia Secretary of State voter registration website. You must be registered by October 4, 2021 to vote in the 2021 elections.

You can view a sample ballot before voting or request an absentee ballot on My Voter Page on the Georgia Secretary of State website.

Advance voting locations are open Tuesday, October 12 through Friday, October 29, weekends included. Voters may cast ballots at any advance voting location in Fulton County.

View advance voting locations and hours (PDF).

For more information, visit the Voting and Elections webpage.