2021 Atlanta mayoral election explained

Election Name:2021 Atlanta mayoral election
Flag Image:Flag of Atlanta.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Election Date: (first round)
(Runoff)
1Blank:First round
2Blank:Runoff
Image1:File:Andre Dickens (3x4).jpg
Candidate1:Andre Dickens
Colour1:c0c0c0
1Data1:22,153
23.0%
2Data1:50,706
63.4%
Candidate2:Felicia Moore
Colour2:c0c0c0
1Data2:39,202
40.8%
2Data2:29,223
36.6%
Image4:File:Kasim Reed 2011 (cropped).jpg
Candidate4:Kasim Reed
Colour4:c0c0c0
1Data4:21,541
22.4%
2Data4:Eliminated
Image5:3x4.svg
Candidate5:Sharon Gay
Colour5:c0c0c0
1Data5:6,578
6.8%
2Data5:Eliminated
Previous Election:2017 Atlanta mayoral election
Previous Year:2017
Next Election:2025 Atlanta mayoral election
Next Year:2025
Mayor
Before Election:Keisha Lance Bottoms
Before Party:Democratic Party (US)
After Election:Andre Dickens
After Party:Democratic Party (US)

The 2021 Atlanta mayoral election occurred on November 2, 2021, with a runoff between the top two candidates taking place on November 30.[1] Incumbent mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms did not seek reelection. City council member Andre Dickens defeated council president Felicia Moore in the runoff by a margin of more than 20%.[2] [3] Candidates eliminated in the general election included former mayor Kasim Reed and attorney Sharon Gay.[4] [5]

Candidates

On ballot

Write-in candidates

Did not file

Withdrew

General election

Polling

Graphical summary

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Antonio
Brown		Andre
Dickens		Sharon
Gay		Rebecca
King		Felicia
Moore		Kasim
Reed		Walter
Reeves		OtherUndecided
20/20 Insight (D)[37] October 17–31, 2021522 (LV)± 4.3%4%22%4%0%31%17%0%2%20%
20/20 Insight (D)[38] October 17–22, 2021354 (LV)± 5.2%–21%––30%18%–––
University of Georgia[39] October 6–20, 2021779 (LV)± 3.5%2%6%4%0%24%20%0%1%41%
SurveyUSA[40] September 28 – October 5, 2021544 (LV)± 5.2%5%5%5%5%8%18%4%18%31%
University of Georgia[41] August 30 – September 13, 2021842 (LV)± 3.4%4%5%6%0%20%24%0%1%41%
Secrest Strategies (D)[42] September 7–12, 2021600 (LV)± 4.0%3%8%12%–28%21%––26%
Public Policy Polling (D)[43] September 1–2, 2021633 (LV)± 3.9%3%6%9%–24%19%––39%
brilliant corners (D)[44] August 26–31, 2021709 (LV)± 3.8%–6%5%–24%19%–––
20/20 Insight (D)[45] Mid-August 2021~500 (LV)± 4.4%3%15%4%–21%15%––40%
SurveyUSA[46] July 20–25, 2021516 (LV)± 5.7%5%3%5%–10%17%6%14%39%
Secrest Strategies (D)Early July 2021600 (LV)± 4.0%8%8%3%–32%24%––24%
Lester & Associates (D)[47] May 26–30, 2021600 (LV)± 4.0%13%18%10%–11%13%––36%

Fundraising

Campaign finance reports as of July 9, 2021
Candidate (party, if known)Total raisedCash on hand
Antonio Brown (D)$309,676$280,957
Andre Dickens (D)$589,823$546,000
Sharon Gay$1,090,000$991,000
Felicia Moore (D)$726,813$604,061
Kasim Reed (D)$1,050,000$979,000
Keisha Lance Bottoms (D)$3,800,000$258,963
[48]

Results

Mayoral debate

The top 6 candidates participated in a televised debate on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.[49] [50] The debate was broadcast on 11Alive.

Runoff

Sharon Gay, who was eliminated in the general election, endorsed Dickens in the runoff.[51]

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size		Margin
of error		Andre
Dickens		Felicia
Moore		Undecided
SurveyUSA[52] November 17–22, 2021561 (LV)± 5.0%40%46%14%
University of Georgia[53] November 11–19, 2021802 (LV)± 3.5%43%37%20%

Results

Results by county

CountyAndre DickensFelicia MooreTotal
VotesPercentVotesPercent
Fulton44,65562.88%26,36537.12%71,020
DeKalb6,05167.92%2,85832.08%8,909

Notes

Partisan clients

External links

Official campaign websites

Notes and References

  1. News: Brasch. Ben. Estep. Tyler. November 8, 2021. Fulton, DeKalb set early voting dates for Atlanta mayoral runoff. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211110062830/https://www.ajc.com/neighborhoods/dekalb/fulton-dekalb-set-early-voting-dates-for-atlanta-mayoral-runoff/Z6EBLNTZANCG5HRCDHSX7KYAFQ/. November 10, 2021.
  2. Web site: Election Results: Atlanta Mayoral Runoff and a Massachusetts State House Special. November 30, 2021. November 30, 2021. Decision Desk HQ. Max. Gowins.
  3. Web site: Andre Dickens, a Veteran City Council Member, Is Elected Mayor of Atlanta. The New York Times. Richard. Fausset. November 30, 2021.
  4. News: November 8, 2021. Atlanta councilman Andre Dickens to face Felicia Moore in runoff for Mayor. WXIA-TV. video.
  5. News: Amy. Jeff. November 18, 2021. Atlanta mayor candidates seek to show differences to voters. WGCL-TV. Associated Press. live. November 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211119061944/https://www.cbs46.com/news/atlanta-mayor-candidates-seek-to-show-differences-to-voters/article_64fa0d1a-bdb2-53b5-b770-92015d07b7c0.html. November 19, 2021.
  6. News: Nobles. Wilborn P. III. May 12, 2021. Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown joins mayoral race. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. May 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210515050524/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/atlanta-city-councilman-antonio-brown-joins-mayoral-race/A2472HYOMZAZNCJT4SRID7NJLI/. May 15, 2021.
  7. News: Nobles. Wilborn P. III. May 14, 2021. Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown officially launches campaign for mayor. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. June 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210530214956/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/atlanta-city-councilman-antonio-brown-officially-launches-campaign-for-mayor/KE4GNC2MXRB5XFAR5RWVBABL3M/. May 30, 2021.
  8. News: Nobles. Wilborn P. III. August 20, 2021. Atlanta candidates qualify: 14 will run in Nov. 2 mayor's race. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. September 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211102165411/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/atlanta-candidates-qualify-13-will-run-in-nov-2-mayors-race/A23KJSE2BBBQXICOOH5KNIA6AI/. November 2, 2021.
  9. News: Nobles. Wilborn P. III. May 13, 2021. Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens announces run for mayor. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. June 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210531125216/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/atlanta-city-councilman-andre-dickens-announces-run-for-mayor/O3A2AOFQ3ZG3HMQMNYJ2E3CBUU/. May 31, 2021.
  10. News: Capelouto. J.D.. May 20, 2021. Councilman Andre Dickens joins supporters for mayoral campaign launch. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. June 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610032347/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/councilman-andre-dickens-joins-supporters-for-mayoral-campaign-launch/FBATDSVH2FEIJFY235BUDTRYVQ/. June 10, 2021.
  11. News: Nobles. Wilborn P. III. April 6, 2021. Race for Atlanta City Hall: Attorney Sharon A. Gay sets up run for mayor. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210516210645/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/race-for-atlanta-city-hall-attorney-sharon-a-gay-sets-up-run-for-mayor/KSZBHH6VZBEWNLNEDSBI5RRGXE/. May 16, 2021.
  12. News: Raymond. Jonathan. May 8, 2021. Who is Sharon Gay, one of the two declared Atlanta candidates for mayor?. WXIA-TV. live. June 9, 2021. https://archive.today/20210609191239/https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/who-is-sharon-gay-one-of-the-two-declared-atlanta-candidates-for-mayor/85-4cb78af6-fef1-4b5e-905b-d29ea47ee8d1. June 9, 2021.
  13. Web site: Candidate for Mayor | Mark Hammad | Atlanta. My Site.
  14. News: Capelouto. J.D.. Nobles. Wilborn P. III. August 9, 2021. The Race for City Hall: A new mayoral election roundup from the AJC. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210812135046/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/the-race-for-city-hall-a-new-mayoral-election-roundup-from-the-ajc/PSG2DRXGEFDOLCKD3IRBT3RZLE/. August 12, 2021.
  15. News: Raymond. Jonathan. January 28, 2021. Who is Felicia Moore, the challenger in the Atlanta mayor's race?. WXIA-TV. live. January 28, 2021. https://archive.today/20210609180830/https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/felicia-moore-atlanta-mayor-candidate/85-8a962706-a38d-43e3-843d-a4b711b46ede. June 9, 2021.
  16. News: Capelouto. J.D.. Brasch. Ben. January 28, 2021. Atlanta Council President Felicia Moore launches campaign for mayor. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. June 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210514020714/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/atlanta-council-president-felicia-moore-launches-campaign-for-mayor/JA3SXLJ54NGT7NAS6N3IHUA4RI/. May 14, 2021.
  17. News: June 9, 2021. Kasim Reed files to campaign for comeback as Atlanta mayor. Associated Press. live. June 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610032517/https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-kasim-reed-atlanta-campaigns-government-and-politics-860f7f06a8b26d2461e89c59da36f956. June 10, 2021.
  18. News: Capelouto. J.D.. Nobles. Wilborn P. III. May 20, 2021. Who is running for Atlanta mayor? Here's a running list of the candidates. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. June 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210613200209/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/who-is-running-for-atlanta-mayor-heres-a-running-list-of-the-candidates/DZGMSS4HTJGSPMM7KTGHBVTIPI/. June 13, 2021.
  19. News: Moffatt. Emil. June 8, 2021. What Can Atlanta Do To Help Businesses Post-Pandemic? 5 Candidates For Mayor Weigh In. WABE. live. June 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610145137/https://www.wabe.org/what-can-atlanta-do-to-help-businesses-post-pandemic-5-candidates-for-mayor-weigh-in/. June 10, 2021.
  20. News: Nobles. Wilborn P. III. June 8, 2021. Public safety issue dominates Atlanta's first mayoral forum. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. June 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610145534/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/public-safety-issue-dominates-atlantas-first-mayoral-forum/PO5HN3RMOJGFJJY366GJHOACFY/. June 10, 2021.
  21. Web site: Reporter's Notebook: Atlanta mayoral field reaches 19 and counting. August 12, 2021. SaportaReport.
  22. News: News Briefs: New mayoral candidate; BeltLine gets wider; Grant Street Tunnel art. July 22, 2021.
  23. Keenan. Sean. August 26, 2021. Here's who's running for mayor in Atlanta—and who are the likely front-runners. live. Atlanta. https://web.archive.org/web/20210827030841/https://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/heres-whos-running-for-mayor-in-atlanta-and-who-are-the-likely-front-runners/. August 27, 2021.
  24. Web site: 2021 City of Atlanta Municipal General Election: Official List of Write-In Candidates. live. September 11, 2021. Atlanta City Council. https://web.archive.org/web/20210911024941/https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/home/showdocument?id=7563&t=637668109494597324 . September 11, 2021 .
  25. News: DiRienzo. Rob. May 17, 2021. Atlanta city leaders search for solutions amid gun violence crisis. WAGA-TV. live. June 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210523223535/https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-city-leaders-search-for-solutions-amid-gun-violence-crisis. May 23, 2021.
  26. Alex Barrella Totally Officially Running for Mayor; Atlanta. January 1, 2021. Barrella. Alex. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210610032258/https://alexb4press.blogspot.com/2021/01/alex-barrella-totally-officially.html. June 10, 2021. June 9, 2021.
  27. Web site: July 29, 2021. Atlanta Mayor-To-Be. How Uppity! - UPPITY. 2021-08-06. en-US.
  28. News: Kelley. Collin. August 5, 2021. Mayoral forum leads off with crime wave; more candidates announce intentions. Atlanta Intown. live. August 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210806175743/https://atlantaintownpaper.com/2021/08/mayoral-forum-leads-off-with-crime-wave-more-candidates-announce-intentions/. August 6, 2021.
  29. Web site: Podcast. 2021-07-29. PTG.tv.
  30. News: Election Notes: Raina Bell-Saunders to be write-in mayoral candidate. August 23, 2021.
  31. News: June 29, 2021. New candidate in Atlanta's mayoral race. WXIA-TV. video. November 3, 2021.
  32. News: Fruit. Rachele. January 27, 2021. Letter to the Editor: Rachele Fruit. The Atlanta Jewish Times. live. June 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210217012252/https://atlantajewishtimes.timesofisrael.com/letter-to-the-editor-rachele-fruit-2/. February 17, 2021.
  33. News: Kelley. Collin. May 26, 2021. Who's next? Crowded field of candidates expected to vie for mayor's seat. Atlanta Intown. live. June 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526230127/https://atlantaintownpaper.com/2021/05/whos-next-crowded-field-of-candidates-expected-to-vie-for-mayors-seat/. May 26, 2021.
  34. News: Deere. Stephen. Habersham. Raisa. January 5, 2020. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to seek reelection in 2021. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. June 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210103054159/https://www.ajc.com/news/local/atlanta-mayor-plans-run-for-second-term-named-georgian-the-year/sUq9RN528tcgyEuvg403jN/. January 3, 2021.
  35. News: Capelouto. J.D.. Nobles. Wilborn P. III. Bluestein. Greg. May 6, 2021. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won't run for reelection. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. May 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519141308/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/breaking-atlanta-mayor-keisha-lance-bottoms-wont-run-for-reelection/AOC6CO6TKRGXDLQAZ33XWE2OEQ/. May 19, 2021.
  36. News: Nobles. Wilborn P. III. May 7, 2021. Atlanta mayor calls end of her reelection bid a 'very difficult decision'. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. June 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210516210623/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/mayor-bottoms-not-running-for-reelection-was-very-difficult-decision/PSMN2ZMV3RGZPLNFS2XMB56EIY/. May 16, 2021.
  37. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f4J0A54PZa-08Rq_-1yz0huXLX_mBxom/edit#gid=708632619 20/20 Insight (D)
  38. https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/the-jolt-jon-ossoff-open-to-change-filibuster-rules-for-voting-rights/CQENQNTSHFHDPBE5CGDBUACAQM/ 20/20 Insight (D)
  39. https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/exclusive-ajc-poll-reed-and-moore-continue-to-lead-in-mayors-race-but-heap-of-voters-still-undecided/WUCSFFNDC5GLTDN6PYMFBRXEVU/ University of Georgia
  40. https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=3be91412-9979-49e7-b398-19cb13c35a96 SurveyUSA
  41. https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/exclusive-ajc-poll-mayors-race-a-toss-up-as-election-nears/Q7S3ZLZGX5CINCTATEULBTYTGU/ University of Georgia
  42. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6070bf3560cccb3ac946cda0/t/6143667bac452663647aecb9/1631807099677/Sharon+Gay+Polling+Memo091521.pdf Secrest Strategies (D)
  43. https://saferatlantainc.com/polling/ Public Policy Polling (D)
  44. https://atlantadailyworld.com/2021/09/10/new-poll-shows-two-frontrunners-in-the-atlanta-mayors-race-felicia-moore-leading/ brilliant corners (D)
  45. https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/the-race-for-city-hall-will-you-get-the-see-your-next-mayors-tax-returns/JFHBVWSP7BCCJL6S2URF66EVZU/ 20/20 Insight (D)
  46. https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=c4f893fd-a5f2-4c15-a2ed-07fbf32a0939 SurveyUSA
  47. https://web.archive.org/web/20210604204139/https://twitter.com/bluestein/status/1400837821754183680 Lester & Associates (D)
  48. News: Nobles. Wilborn P. III. July 9, 2021. Sharon Gay leads pack in fundraising for Atlanta mayor's race. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210715064859/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/sharon-gay-leads-pack-in-fundraising-for-atlanta-mayors-race/JW7EUFHD2VFLHCJSJTG4HHDIVU/. July 15, 2021.
  49. News: October 12, 2021. Atlanta mayoral candidates debate live on 11Alive. WXIA-TV. live. https://archive.today/20211103182402/https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/atlanta-mayor-race-debate-11alive/85-c7976d6d-3e56-4aea-83a8-8d4e11b998df. November 3, 2021. October 13, 2021.
  50. Atlanta Mayoral Debate on 11Alive Live replay. October 13, 2021. video. WXIA-TV. YouTube.
  51. News: Capelouto. J.D.. November 9, 2021. Former mayoral candidate Sharon Gay endorses Andre Dickens in runoff. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211109210825/https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/former-mayoral-candidate-sharon-gay-endorses-andre-dickens-in-runoff/OMON6AO52JEHZAIWRTZCQ6G7TY/. November 9, 2021.
  52. https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=eb2ad73b-04d5-4d80-a6f3-e6a9f47c6e69 SurveyUSA
  53. https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/exclusive-ajc-poll-dickens-edges-ahead-of-moore-in-atlanta-mayoral-runoff/4XUOP6T7ERDGFGOKVELPYRCXIA/ University of Georgia

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