Qualifying

Interested in Running for Local Office

How to Qualify
  • Must meet all qualification requirements, these can be viewed in Qualifications and Disqualifications for Holding State or County Elective Office in Georgia Guide
  • Must file required paperwork with the Elections Superintendent or Local Party Representative during the Qualifying period 
  • Must pay the corresponding Qualifying Fee at the time of Qualifying

Interested in Running for Federal or State Offices

More information on how to run for Federal or State Offices can be found on the Secretary of States' Website.

Qualifying Documents

Required Forms 

  1. Declaration of Candidacy Partisan Candidates
  2. Notice of Candidacy Non Partisan Candidates
  3. Independent Candidate Petition
  1. Declaration of Intent (DOI)
  2. Exemption Affidavit
  3. Personal Financial Disclosure (PFD)

Additional Forms

  1. Incumbent not seeking re-election
  2. Register Committee (RC)
  1. Final CCDR Termination Statement