About Mayor
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be 21 years of age, and must meet the requirements of a qualified voter of said city, and must have been a bona fide resident of the City of Thomson for at least one year proceding the election in which he offers as a candidate.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing period
- August 16, 2027 - August 20, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Municipal Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 210 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824
- Filing phone
- 706-595-1781
- Step 3
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