The City of Statesboro operates under the Council-Manager form of government, established by a 1999 Charter amendment. The Mayor is elected at large while the five council members are elected by district. All elections are non-partisan, and terms are for four years with three of the members elected every two years.
All elections for Mayor and City Council members are conducted in accordance with the Georgia Election Code and Rule of the State Election Board.
The next municipal election for the City of Statesboro will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. There will be be three open positions: Mayor, District 1, and District 4.
CITY OF STATESBORO
NOTICE OF CANDIDACY
for the
MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
In accordance with the City of Statesboro’s Ordinances and the State of Georgia Election Code:
Candidates who desire to qualify for Mayor and City Council Seats 1, and 4 should file with the Election Superintendent for Qualifying, their notice of candidacy at City Hall located at 50 East Main during the week of
Monday, August 18, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
to
Friday, August 22, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
(all other times are normal business hours)
The qualifying fee for the office of:
Mayor $560.00
City Council seat 1 $330.00
City Council seat 4 $330.00
The last day to register to vote in the Municipal Election is
Monday, October 6, 2025
For additional information, contact City Clerk Leah Harden, Election Superintendent for Qualifying at (912)764-5468.