Candidate Information

For questions about forms required for Qualifying, Disclosure Reports, or obtaining a Filing Schedule, call the Georgia State Ethics Commission at 404-463-1980 or https://ethics.ga.gov/contact/

QUALIFYING PERIOD – KEYS DATES
For qualifying period dates, please review Key Dates for the current election cycle.

FOR FULTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICE QUALIFYING
Please contact the Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections Qualifying Officers at 404-612-7020

FOR UNITED STATES FEDERAL & STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE QUALIFYING
Please contact the Georgia Secretary of State at 404-656-2871.

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
The Department of Registration & Elections conducts elections for municipalities within Fulton County, pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with the Municipality. However, Municipal Candidates and Municipal Elected Officials qualify and file campaign reports with their Municipal Clerk.
Please contact the municipality directly for candidate qualifying information.

WRITE-IN CANDIDATES

Write-in candidates must be qualified in accordance with the guidelines outlined in Election Code 21-2-133. Write-in candidates are not listed on the ballot but are voted for by voters who write in the candidate’s name on a ballot marking device (BMD) touchscreen or on a paper ballot.

A list of certified Write-In Candidates is posted at each Advance Voting and Election Day polling location for each election, allowing voters to review it. If applicable for the upcoming election, a list of qualified candidates will be posted on our website along with the Sample Ballots. 

FOR FULTON COUNTY OFFICE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES & FULTON COUNTY OFFICE ELECTED OFFICIALS – ELECTRONIC FILING

Fulton County utilizes the Easy Vote Campaign Finance Portal to receive campaign documents electronically from candidates and elected officials of Fulton County offices. Fulton County Candidates and Elected Offices must still contact the Georgia State Ethics Commission regarding additional filing requirements.

Easy Vote Campaign Finance Registration Instructions:

1. Click Register at the top of the page.
2. Under User Account Info, from the "Candidate or Committee you represent" drop-down menu, choose New Candidate
3. Select a Position: Filer/Self
4. Select an Office, Candidate Type: Candidate
5. Enter your name and other contact information, then click 'Next' at the bottom.

Once registration is complete, our office will receive notification to approve your request.

Once approved, you will then be able to electronically file the following Campaign Reports:

• Declaration of Intent (DOI) – file with local county filing officer before accepting campaign funds.
• Register Committee (RC) – to register and name Campaign Committee.
• Exemption Affidavit Not to Exceed $2,500 – File with the local county filing officer if the candidate does not plan to spend or receive more than $2,500.
• Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report – File with local county filing officer if spending or receiving more than $2,500 as listed in the filing schedule.
• Personal Financial Disclosure Report – due to local county filing officer within 15 days of qualifying.

Please be advised all elected officials and qualified candidates are to contact the Georgia State Ethics Commission at 404-463-1980 regarding filing requirements.