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Elections & Voter Registration
The City of Fayetteville is committed to providing each citizen of the City of Fayetteville with the opportunity to exercise his or her right to vote in an efficient and equitable manner in accordance with the Constitutions of the United States and the Code of Georgia.
Municipal Election - November 7, 2023
What offices will be elected?
Mayor, City Council Post 1, and City Council Post 2 will be elected. All positions of the Mayor and Council are non-partisan positions.
How long is the term?
The term ends December 31, 2027
When can I announce my candidacy for office?
A candidate may announce at any time but must register a Declaration of Intent with the City Clerk’s office before accepting any campaign contributions. Regular reports on campaign funds and expenditures will also be required.
When is the Qualifying Period?
Qualifying begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023 and ends at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023.
What forms are due in addition to the qualifying affidavits?
All forms are filed at the City Clerk’s office:
DOI - Declaration of Intent to Accept Campaign Contributions (must be filed before accepting any contributions)
RC – Registration of a Campaign Committee (if you will have a committee working for your campaign)
NOC - Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit – This is the Qualifying Form due during Qualifying Week.
CCDR– Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report
Affidavit of $2,500 or less in total contributions eliminates filing requirement
If contributions/expenditures exceed $2,500 but are less than $5,000, Candidate shall be required to file the 06/30 and 12/31 reports. If no affidavit has been filed, the Candidate shall file per the following schedule: 01/31, 04/30, 06/30, 09/30, 10/25 and 12/31 or for special elections 15 days prior to the election date and 12/31. Additional reports may be required if there is a run-off.
PFDR – Personal Financial Disclosure Report – due 15 days after the candidate’s qualifying date.
Contact the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission (www.ethics.ga.gov) for more information on filing requirements and forms.
What is the qualifying fee?
The state-mandated qualifying fee for a Council post is $234, and the qualifying fee for the Mayor post is $342.
What other qualifications do I have to meet?
To be eligible for the office of Mayor or Council Member, elected or appointed, a person must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, must meet the requirements of a qualified elector for members of the General Assembly as prescribed by state law, must be a registered voter in the City of Fayetteville and must be a bona fide resident of the City of Fayetteville for one (1) year next preceding the time of the holding of the election in which a candidate.
What is the voter registration deadline for the election?
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 5 p.m.
What time do the polls open/close on Election Day?
Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on each Election Day. However, any voter who is in line waiting to vote at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Early voting and advance voting will also be held by the Fayette County Board of Elections in accordance with state law.
Can I wear a campaign button into the polling place?
No person may campaign; distribute literature of written or printed matter of any kind; wear campaign buttons, signs, pins, stickers, T-shirts, etc.; circulate petitions, or perform similar activities within 150 feet of the building in which a polling place is located.
Where can I obtain additional information?
City of Fayetteville Charter and Code of Ordinances
Georgia Secretary of State
www.sos.state.ga.us or 404-656-2871
Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission
www.ethics.ga.gov or 404-463-1980
Fayette County Elections Office
www.fayettecountyga.gov/elections or 770-305-5408
- Where do I go to vote?
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The City of Fayetteville has 2 voting precincts: the Fayette County Library located 1821 Heritage Parkway for those voters residing south of Highway 54, and the LaFayette Educational Center, located at 205 LaFayette Avenue, Fayetteville for those voters residing North of Highway 54. You may also check the Secretary of State's office My Voter Page for your polling precinct: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
- What are the qualifications to run for office?
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To be eligible for the office of Mayor or City Council, a person must be at least 21 years of age, must meet the requirements of a qualified elector for members of the General Assembly as prescribed by state law, must be a registered voter in the City of Fayetteville and must be a bona fide resident of the City of Fayetteville for 1 year preceding the time of the holding of the election in which that person is a candidate. No person shall be eligible to serve as a Mayor or City Council member who shall have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude unless such person has received a full pardon and has all rights of citizenship restored.
- Are the Mayor and City Council positions full-time?
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No, these are part-time elected positions.
- How long is the term?
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The Mayor and City Council serve 4-year staggered terms.
- What are the duties of the Mayor?
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The Mayor is the Chief Elected Official of the City government, presiding officer of the City Council, and responsible through the City Manager for the efficient and orderly administration of the City’s affairs. He may conduct or authorize inquiries and investigations into the conduct of the City’s affairs and shall have such powers and duties as may be provided by ordinance not inconsistent with the Charter.
- When can I announce my candidacy for office?
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You can announce your candidacy for office at any time. However, in order to run for office, you must submit your application during qualifying, which is held at the Fayetteville City Hall Clerk's Office the third week in August before the election in November
- When can I collect contributions for my campaign fund?
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You may collect contributions at any time; however, you are required to complete a "Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions" form (DOI) and submit it to the City Clerk's Office before you accept any contributions.
Early Voting Locations:
Fayette County Elections Office
140 Stonewall Avenue West, Suite 209
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
Fayette County Library
1821 Heritage Parkway
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
Tyrone Recreation Offices
945 Senoia Road
Tyrone, Georgia 30290
Peachtree City Library
201 Willowbend Road
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
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Valerie Glass
City ClerkPhone: 770-719-4147
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Chelsea Siemen
Deputy City ClerkPhone: 770-719-4290
Documents (PDFs)
- City of Fayetteville Notice of General Election 2023
- 2023 Election Welcome Letter.pdf
- State of Georgia Declaration of Intent.pdf
- State of Georgia Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report.pdf
- State of Georgia Registration for Campaign Committee.pdf
- State of Georgia Personal Financial Disclosure Statement.pdf