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HB640 • 2025

Alpharetta, City of; election of city offices by majority vote; provide

Alpharetta, City of; election of city offices by majority vote; provide

Elections
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Martin, Chuck
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The provided bill summary confirms the requirement for majority votes but does not specify if a runoff election is required if no candidate achieves a majority.

Alpharetta City Elections by Majority Vote

This law changes how city officials in Alpharetta are elected to require a majority vote.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the rules for electing city offices in Alpharetta, Georgia.
  • Requires candidates to receive a majority of votes to win an election.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Voters in the City of Alpharetta
  • Candidates running for city offices in Alpharetta

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not explain what happens if no candidate gets a majority vote.
  • The law applies only to the City of Alpharetta.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Alpharetta, City of; election of city offices by majority vote; provide