Metro Atlanta election winners and runoffs come into focus

Election

November 5th, 2025

An attendee cheers as Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks during an election night watch party after winning reelection on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

This story was updated on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 3:29 p.m.

Over 1.5 million Georgians cast their votes in Tuesday’s election, which saw resounding victories, nailbiters and runoffs across metro Atlanta.

Here’s the latest from election night.

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Metro Atlanta election winners and runoffs come into focus

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