Your Vote Matters
The 2021 General Election is quickly approaching, and with so many threats to our voting rights it is critical that information on new laws, changes in polling places, candidate platforms, and important dates to remember are easily accessible.
What is SB 202?
SB 202, also know as the Election Integrity Act 2021, is the new restrictive voting law signed by Governor Kemp. The law is part of a nationwide GOP effort to undermine democracy and disenfranchise voters. The law includes changes in early voting, vote counting, among other changes. To read more about this restrictive law, click here.
Who's Running for Mayor?
Kasim Reed
Felicia Moore
Andre Dickens
Antonio Brown
Sharon Gay
To learn more about each candidates platform click here.
Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is making his political comeback after the controversy that rocked his last term. Reed cites Atlanta's rise in violent crime as his motivation and has vowed to reinvest in Atlanta's police force if elected.
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore is running her campaign for Mayor on crime reduction and increased public safety, fiscal responsibility, and transparency. Moore was previously District 9 representative of the Atlanta City Council from 1998 to 2017. Moore's goals as Mayor include increasing transparency, fiscal responsibility within the City, and reforming the police force.
City Councilman Andre Dickens prioritizes workforce development, transportation, public safety, and educational opportunities for his campaign for Mayor of Atlanta. Dickens is currently representing the At-Large Post 3 as a member of the Atlanta City Council. While on City Council, Dickens has created the John Lewis Memorial Task Force and co-sponsored and passed legislation requiring the city government to pay a minimum hourly wage of $15.
Atlanta city councilman Antonio Brown is another controversial figure running for Mayor in the General Election. Despite being indicted on federal fraud charges last year, Brown believes he still has a great shot at becoming Atlanta's 61st Mayor. He currently represents Atlanta's District 3, which includes Atlantic Station, Vine City, and English Avenue. Brown's campaign slogan is "Let's Reimagine Atlanta Together," and one of the main goals of his campaign is to end inequality in Atlanta.
With a passion for community development, attorney and Mayoral candidate Sharon Gay is campaigning to end the growing social and economic inequality in Atlanta and stop the rise in violent crime. In the early 90s, Gay served got hands-on experience in City Hall working as Deputy Chief of Staff to the infamous, former Mayor of Atlanta Bill Campbell. Gay has also previously served as Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
Important Dates to Remember
Last day to register to vote: October 4th.
Last day to request an absentee ballot: October 22nd.
Early voting starts: October 12th.
Date of General Election: November 2nd.
For more information on how to vote in the 2021 General Election, click here.
