Candidate Information
QUALIFYING FEE NOTICE
In accordance with the Georgia Election Code Section 21-2-131, Fixing and publishing of qualification fees; manner of payment; distribution of fees paid, the following qualifying fees are to be set by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for county offices to be filled in the upcoming primary or elections and elected by Fulton County voters in 2026.
Click here to view the Qualifying Fee Notices.
Candidate Information - General Primary / Nonpartisan Election - May 19, 2026
Candidate Information – Fulton County Commission District 4 Special Election – Nov 3, 2026
QUALIFYING FORMS & DISCLOSURE REPORTS
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 visit their website.
QUALIFYING PERIOD – KEYS DATES
For qualifying period dates, please review Key Dates for the current election cycle.
FOR FULTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICE QUALIFYING
Contact the Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections Qualifying Officers at 404-612-7020.
FOR UNITED STATES FEDERAL & STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE QUALIFYING
Contact the Georgia Secretary of State at 404-656-2871.
For a list of qualified candidates for State of Georgia and United States Federal races, please visit Qualifying Candidate Information.
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.
FILING REQUIREMENTS
All elected officials and qualified candidates are to contact the Georgia State Ethics Commission at 404-463-1980 regarding filing requirements.