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Please click on any of the links below for more detailed information. Should you have any questions concerning the election process or running for office, please contact our City Clerk, Anna Childs at 678-425-6805 or anna.childs@cityofwinder.com.

General Qualifications

Mayor

At least 21 years of age, resident of City at least two years, not convicted or sentenced for fraudulent violation of primary or election laws, malfeasance in office or felony involving moral turpitude or conviction of domestic violence under the laws of Georgia or any other state of the United States or if convicted, full civil rights restored for at least ten years from the date of completion of the sentence without a subsequent conviction of any felony involving moral turpitude; qualified voter in the City.

Ward Council Member

At least 21 years of age, resident of City at least one year, not convicted or sentenced for fraudulent violation of primary or election laws, malfeasance in office or felony involving moral turpitude or conviction of domestic violence under the laws of Georgia or any other state of the United States or if convicted, full civil rights restored for at least ten years from the date of completion of the sentence without a subsequent conviction of any felony involving moral turpitude; qualified voter in the City, resident of Ward for at least six months.

Council Member At Large

At least 21 years of age, resident of City at least one year, not convicted or sentenced for fraudulent violation of primary or election laws, malfeasance in office or felony involving moral turpitude or conviction of domestic violence under the laws of Georgia or any other state of the United States or if convicted, full civil rights restored for at least ten years from the date of completion of the sentence without a subsequent conviction of any felony involving moral turpitude; qualified voter in the City.

Qualification Fees
(3% of Annual Salary) Council Member - $180.00 Mayor - $630.00

Compensation
Council Member: $6,000.00 per year Mayor: $21,000.00 per year

Type of Election
All City elections are non-partisan. Therefore, there are no primaries or identification of candidate by party. All voters elect Mayor and Council Members at Large. Only voters of their respective wards elect Ward Council Members.

Voter Registration
Due to an agreement between the City and County, the need for separate registration by City residents has been eliminated. Voters who register to vote with Barrow County and who reside in the City will automatically be placed on the City’s voters list.

Polling Place
The polling place for the City elections will be at the Winder Community Center, 113 East Athens Street, Winder. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Qualifying and Election Dates
Qualifying Period:	Monday, August 21, 2023 – Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, August 25, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Barrow County Elections Office. Barrow County Elections Office 233 East Broad Street Winder, GA 30680
Special Election Qualifying Period:	Wednesday, August 30, 2023 – Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, September 1, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p. m. at the Barrow County Elections Office. Barrow County Elections Office 233 East Broad Street Winder, GA 30680
General Election & Special Election Day	2023 Election Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Winder Community Center 113 E Athens St Winder, GA 30680
Runoff Election: If a Runoff is necessary, it will be held at the same location on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The polling location will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. *The only polling location opened on the Runoff Election Day will be the Winder Community Center located at 113 East Athens Street, Winder from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Georgia Ethics in Government Act
This law requires certain financial disclosures and campaign contributions reporting, along with requirements for campaign committees. For full details, please visit www.ethics.ga.gov.

Campaigning
Various cities, county and state laws prohibit campaign signs from being placed on public right of ways or on public utility poles. Campaigning is also prohibited within 150 feet of any polling place and within the polling place on Election Day. This includes handing out cards, wearing election t-shirts, or buttons or any interaction with a voter which could be construed as an attempt to solicit his or her vote.

To read the 2023 City of Winder Qualifying Fee and Election Notice, click HERE.

To read the 2023 City of Winder Special Election and Qualifying Fee Notice, click HERE.

To read the 2023 City of Winder Election Notice and Qualified Candidates, click HERE.

To read the 2023 City of Winder Special Election Notice for Ward 3 Qualified Candidates, click HERE.

To view the November 7th, 2023, Unofficial Elections Results, please click HERE.

To view the November 7th, 2023, Official and Complete Certification of Returns, please click HERE.

To view the December 5th, 2023, Unofficial Runoff Election Results, please click HERE.

To view the December 5th, 2023, Official and Complete Certification of Returns, please click HERE.

Runoff Election Advance Voting will be held at the Barrow County Elections Office located at 233 E. Broad St. Winder, Georgia 30680 on the following dates:

Monday, November 27, 2023 – Friday, December 1, 2023 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Runoff Election Day will be held at the Winder Community Center located at 113 E. Athens St Winder. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

To view the Runoff Election voting flyer, click here.