Elections

Notice of City of Norcross General Municipal Election


2025 Municipal General & Special Election

Notice of Election to the Qualified Voters of the City of Norcross, Georgia:

You are hereby notified that on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, an election will be held in the voting precinct of the City of Norcross, Georgia (“Norcross”). This election will include:

  • Filling the expired term of Mayor (currently held by Craig Newton)
  • Filling the expired Council terms (currently held by Matt Myers and Bruce Gaynor)
  • Voting on a homestead exemption increase for ad valorem taxes levied within the city limits.

Special Ballot Question
Voters desiring to vote for the enactment of the homestead exemption act shall do so by voting “YES,” and voters desiring to vote against the enactment of the homestead exemption act do so by voting “NO” to the following question presented on the election ballot:

Shall the Act be approved which raises the homestead exemption from City of Norcross ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents who own and occupy their residences of that city from $9,000.00 to $45,000.00 and raises the homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents of that city who are 65 years of age or older and who own and occupy their residences from $18,000.00 to $90,000.00?

 ( ) YES    ( ) NO

Those interested in qualifying for said offices should be advised that the respective qualification period shall run from Monday, August 18, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. through Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Individuals intending to qualify shall complete a qualifying packet and remit the qualifying fee of $560.00 and $360, respectively. 

The voter registration deadline to vote in this election shall close on Monday, October 6, 2025. Any person presently registered as a voter in said city but who resides outside the city limits is not eligible to vote in said election. All qualified City of Norcross, Georgia, are urged to participate. Those qualified to vote at said election shall be determined in all respects in accordance and conformity with the laws of the State of Georgia. Information on voter registration may be obtained through the Chief Registrar of Gwinnett County, Georgia.

The election shall be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Norcross City Hall, 65 Lawrenceville Street, 2nd Floor Community Room, Norcross, Georgia.

ADVANCE VOTING will be from Tuesday, October 14, 2025, through Friday, October 31, 2025, and Saturday, October 18 and 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Norcross City Hall, 65 Lawrenceville Street Norcross, GA 30071. To request an application for an ABSENTEE BALLOT, call 678- 421-2035 or download a copy from our website here. The city shall utilize the ICP Optic Scanning (OS) System to record and tabulate the respective votes. Absentee Ballots received by mail are to be tabulated manually. In accordance with the current City Charter, the successful candidate(s) will be determined by a majority of votes.

This and all City of Norcross elections are governed by the Municipal Election Code of the State of Georgia and the City Charter. A copy of the ordinance and/or resolution calling for the election is on file, together with other relevant documents for inspection at the City Clerk’s office, 65 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, Georgia 30071, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For additional information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 678-421-2035. Information on voter registration may be obtained through the Chief Registrar of Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Notice of Candidate Qualifying for Municipal General Election

Notice is hereby given that a Municipal General Election for the City of Norcross will be held on November 4, 2025, for Mayor and two (2) Council Members. The city will utilize the ICP Optic Scanning (OS) System to tabulate the respective votes. Qualifying for this election will be held on the following dates and locations listed below:

  • Candidate Qualifying Dates: Monday, August 18, 2025 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025
  • Candidate Qualifying Times: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: Norcross City Hall – 65 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, GA 30071
  • Candidate Qualifying fee will be $560.00 for the Mayor's seat and $360 for the  Council seat.

To be eligible to qualify as a candidate, one must please return the following:

  • Notice of Candidacy and Affidavit (2 pages) (required to qualify)
  •  Poll Watcher Confirmation 

Required documents and qualifying fees may be submitted in one of three ways; mailed, dropped off using the City Hall depository box, or in person to the City Clerk’s Department. If required forms are submitted by mail or the city depository box, they must be completed and include the notarized original signature.

Qualifying fees may be paid by cash, check, credit card, or money order.

For more information regarding additional requirements for qualifying as a candidate, please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (678) 421-2035.