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Georgia Municipal Elections: Historic Wins and Controversial Losses

11/5/2025

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Georgia held municipal elections on November 4, 2025.
In South Fulton, Stone Mountain, and Chattahoochee Hills, controversial officials lost.
In Marietta, Sam Foster, a 24-year-old candidate, nearly unseated a long-serving incumbent to become the city’s first Black mayor.
Runoffs are expected in Roswell and Sandy Springs.
The Georgia Public Service Commission elections featured two Democrats challenging two Republican incumbents.

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Story summary

Georgia held municipal elections on November 4, 2025.
In South Fulton, Stone Mountain, and Chattahoochee Hills, controversial officials lost.
In Marietta, Sam Foster, a 24-year-old candidate, nearly unseated a long-serving incumbent to become the city’s first Black mayor.
Runoffs are expected in Roswell and Sandy Springs.
The Georgia Public Service Commission elections featured two Democrats challenging two Republican incumbents.