General Information For Candidates Wishing To Run For Elected Municipal Office
A Public Notice is published in the Henry Daily Herald prior to
February 1st of a year in which there is a November election. In this
specified ad, it is stated the municipal seats which are up for
election, the qualifying fees and the qualifying dates.
Qualifications for Elected Officials in McDonough:
- Candidate must be a McDonough resident for at least 12 months prior to the election.
- There
must be continued residency during the term of office and the candidate
must be registered and qualified to vote in the City election.
- Candidate must have paid the qualifying fee.
- Candidate must give written notice of candidacy.
- Candidate must be 21 years of age.
Questions regarding municipal elections, seats up for election,
qualifying dates and fees— contact Janis Price, McDonough City Clerk,
at 770-957-3915.
Questions regarding campaign contributions, personal financial
disclosure statements and filing paperwork—contact the State Ethics
Commission located in Atlanta at 404-463-1980.