Vote in the Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education Election

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Why Does This Election Matter?

All families deserve an excellent, equitable, and transparent public education system. This isn’t just another election—it’s our chance to shape the future of public education in Atlanta. The APS Board of Education oversees a $1.9 billion budget, making decisions that touch every student, neighborhood, and family:

  • Managing the district budget and resources for every school
  • Guiding decisions about facilities, rezoning, and long-term investments
  • Approving and monitoring the APS Strategic Plan (covering literacy, student well-being, early learning, and more)
  • Holding APS accountable for equitable progress across all schools

What's on the Ballot?

  • School Board Seats in Districts 2, 4, 6, and At-Large Seat 8
  • Priorities that affect your neighborhood:
    • Student outcomes
    • Economic mobility
    • Community safety
    • Property values and growth

Who is eligible to vote?

  • U.S. citizens who are legal residents of their county and are at least 18 years old by Election Day
  • Those not currently serving a felony sentence for a crime involving moral turpitude
  • Those not declared mentally incompetent by a judge

If you have a Georgia driver’s license or state ID, you can register online.

Make Your Plan to Vote

Registration deadline: October 7, 2025
Election Day: November 4, 2025

Commit to Vote Today

Add your name to the pledge and declare that Atlanta’s students, families, and communities can count on you.
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