Running for Office and Qualifying for the Municipal Election

Municipal Elections

The City of Sandy Springs holds nonpartisan municipal elections every four years during odd-numbered years.

The Mayor and City Council Districts 1 through 6 are elected at the same time.

The next Municipal Election is scheduled for November 4, 2025.

Per the City Charter, the mayor and council members serve four-year terms and continue serving until their successors are elected and qualified.

Candidates for mayor or city council must:

Be a resident of the City of Sandy Springs for at least 12 continuous months immediately prior to the election
Continue residing within the city during their term of office
Remain registered and qualified to vote in Sandy Springs municipal elections
For council candidates, reside within the district they seek to represent for at least six continuous months immediately prior to the election
Continue residing within that district during their term of office

Candidates may qualify in the office of the City Clerk at:

Sandy Springs City Hall
1 Galambos Way
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328

Qualifying dates and times:

Candidates may qualify using one of the following methods:

File a Notice of Candidacy and pay the required qualifying fee to the Municipal Clerk/Election Superintendent or designated agent.
File a Notice of Candidacy, Qualifying Petition, and Pauper’s Affidavit affirming inability to pay the qualifying fee in accordance with O.C.G.A. Sections 21-2-132(g) and 21-2-132(h).

Candidates must meet all qualifications established by the City Charter, City Code of Ordinances, and applicable state law.

In accordance with City Code, qualifying fees equal three percent of the total gross salary paid to the office during the preceding calendar year.

Additional election information is available at: