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 Fee Notice.

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

Qualifying for political party, independent, and nonpartisan candidates will begin on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. and conclude on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon).

Individuals seeking to qualify as a political party candidate for Fulton County offices must complete the qualifying process with either the Fulton County Democratic Party or the Fulton County Republican Party.

Qualifying for nonpartisan contests and nomination petitions/independent candidates will be conducted at the Fulton County Elections Hub & Operations Center.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY - FULTON COUNTY
Ms. Kayla Garthus Chairperson
Email: chair@fultondems.org Phone: 404-490-3586
501 Pulliam St., Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30312
Phone: 678-697-0032 (Chase Stell)
Email: info@fultondems.org Website: https://fultondems.org/
Please contact the political party for qualifying office hours.

REPUBLICAN PARTY - FULTON COUNTY
Ms. Stephanie Endres Chairman
Email: sendres@fultongagop.org Cell: 404-925-0496
1201 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA
Email: info@fultongagop.org Website: https://www.fultongagop.org/
Please contact the political party for qualifying office hours.

NONPARTISAN CONTEST -FULTON COUNTY
Fulton County Registration & Elections Department
Election Hub & Operations Center
5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, GA 30213
Main Phone: 404-612-7020
Qualifying Hours: Monday March 2 to Thursday March 5: 9am to 4pm Friday March 6: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon

NOMINATION PETITIONS – INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES:
Nomination petitions for candidates qualifying as independent candidates, to be placed on the November 2026 Ballot, are due to be submitted beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026.
The last day to submit a nomination petition is Tuesday, July 14, 2026, by 12 p.m. noon.
Petitions are to be hand-delivered to:
Fulton County Registration & Elections Department
Election Hub & Operations Center
5600 Campbellton Fairburn Road, Union City, GA 30213
Main Phone: 404-612-7020

Click here to view the 2026 Qualifying Period Information.
For additional information, 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.
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.

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