Department
Registration & Elections
Requested Action
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Request approval of qualifying fees - Registration & Elections - to approve qualifying fees for Fulton County offices to be filled in the 2026 primary or non-partisan election. Effective upon BOC approval.
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Requirement for Board Action
Per Georgia Election Code Section 21-2-131(a)(1)(A), not later than February 1 of any year, the Board of Commissioners is required to fix and publish the qualifying fee for each County office to be filled in the upcoming primary or election.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
District 1 ☐
District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background: The governing authority of any county or municipality, shall set and publish the qualifying fees, not later than February 1 of any year for each county or municipal office to be filled in the 2026 primary or election.
Scope of Work: The Department requests approval of qualifying fees for Fulton County offices to be filled in the 2026 primary or nonpartisan election. See below listing:
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Fulton County Office |
Qualifying Fee |
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State Court Judge |
$5,925.21 |
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Chief Magistrate Judge |
$3,993.21 |
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Fulton County Board of Commission, Chair |
$3,600.00 |
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Fulton County Board of Commission, District 1 |
$1,950.00 |
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Fulton County Board of Commission, District 3 |
$1,950.00 |
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Fulton County Board of Commission, District 5 |
$1,950.00 |
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Fulton County Board of Education, District 2 |
$747.00 |
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Fulton County Board of Education, District 5 |
$747.00 |
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Fulton County Board of Education, District 6 |
$747.00 |
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Fulton County Board of Education, District 7 |
$747.00 |
Community Impact: Failure to meet this requirement could disrupt the candidate qualification process.
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends approval of this request.
Project Implications: Failure to meet this requirement could disrupt the candidate qualification process
Community Issues/Concerns: The Department staff is not aware of any issues or concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: The Department has no issues or concerns.
Exhibits Attached:
Exhibit 1: Qualifying Fee Notice
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source: N/A