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Only residents of the incorporated City of Monroe are eligible to vote for Mayor and Council.

To locate your polling place for county, state or federal elections, you may use the Secretary of State "Poll Locator" feature. You will need name, date of birth and county of residence to access this information.  http://mvp.sos.state.ga.us/ 

All residents of the City of Monroe who are registered voters have the ability to elect the mayor and city council members, or to vote on special referendums that affect city taxpayers. Please note that simply having a Monroe mailing address does not necessarily entitle you to vote in Monroe municipal elections: Only residents within city limits are eligible. If you are unsure of your status, contact Walton County Board of Elections at 770-267-1337 for verification. 

City Elections

City (municipal) elections are conducted and held in accordance with Georgia State Law and Article V of the Monroe City Charter and are generally held in odd-numbered years.
  
The next regularly scheduled election for the City of Monroe will be held on November 8, 2022. 

The City of Monroe is divided into eight election districts. One member of the council is elected from each district. Elections are held every four years. The Mayor is elected by the qualified electors voting in a city-wide election. Council members are elected by a majority of the electors voting in their respective districts.

Your current City Council members are:

The City of Monroe welcomes you. We take great pride in our community and the many services that we offer. Located between the metropolitan areas of Atlanta and Athens, our community has its own strong commitment to excellent education, superior health care, and a diversified and growing economic base. We hope you enjoy your visit.

~John Howard

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