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Elections happening in Marietta:

- Mayoral


- City Council


- City Schools Board of Education



Each candidate was sent a questionnaire to fill out and their responses have been published unedited. The links to their responses as well as their campaign website are listed underneath their photos. For the candidates who opted out only their photos are posted. An (I) next to a name signifies an incumbent.

City of Marietta 2025 Municipal Election


The City of Marietta will hold elections for mayor, city council, and the Marietta Board of Education. This is one of the largest municipal elections in recent years, with several contested races.


To help connect the public with candidates in municipal races, the Cobb County Democratic Committee has reviewed candidates whose values align with ours and is recommending select individuals. All candidates on this page were invited to complete a questionnaire, and responses are shared where available.


Key Election Dates


  • Early Voting: October 14–31, 2025
  • Election Day: November 4, 2025
  • Runoff (if needed): December 2, 2025


Early voting includes two Saturdays and one include Sunday.

For details on polling locations, absentee voting, and sample ballots, visit:


Cobb Elections or mvp.sos.ga.gov

Mayor

Sam Foster

Mayor of Marietta, Georgia

Sam Foster, an IT Systems Engineer, is running for Mayor of Marietta to create a city that is more affordable, connected, and livable for all residents. His working-class upbringing and personal experiences with housing and transit challenges inspired his commitment to improving public transportation, infrastructure, and housing affordability. Foster believes current leadership has failed to deliver progress and calls for bold investment in walkable neighborhoods, safer streets, and inclusive development that benefits everyday people. He emphasizes transparency, accountability, and grassroots engagement through open data, town halls, and direct community involvement. Guided by fairness, equity, and collaboration, he pledges to build a “Marietta for Everyone” by ensuring all residents have a real voice in shaping the city’s future.


Campaign Website Survey Response

City Council

Anthony McCalla

Marietta City Council Ward 1


Anthony McCalla, a former MARTA Police Sergeant and security consultant, is running for Marietta City Council Ward 1 to bring transparency to local government. His campaign is rooted in community engagement, pledging open communication through regular town halls, public reports, and inclusive outreach to underrepresented groups.


Campaign Website


Survey Response

Akella C. Clore

Marietta City Council Ward 2


Akella is a lifelong Marietta resident and Cobb County Bailiff, running for Marietta City Council Ward 2. She aims to foster a city where safety, opportunity, and inclusivity thrive. Her campaign focuses on public safety, education, affordable taxes, clean air, and strong infrastructure as the pillars of a healthy community.



Campaign Website


Survey Response

Vicki Lucas

Marietta City Council Ward 2


Vicki Lucas, a retired medical biller and coder, is running for Marietta City Council Ward 2 with a focus on helping others and strengthening community connections. Influenced by her father’s long tenure as a mayor, she learned early the importance of public service and fairness in leadership.  


Campaign Website


Survey Response


Nora Gaudet

Marietta City Council Ward 3


Nora Gaudet, a retired communication professor and fitness instructor, is running for Marietta City Council Ward 3 to restore trust and transparency between residents and local leadership. Inspired by her military family upbringing and lifelong commitment to service, she emphasizes integrity, honesty, and civic engagement.


Campaign Website


Survey Response

Reggie Copeland

Marietta City Council Ward 5


Reggie “Game Changer” Copeland, a veteran and counselor, is running for Marietta City Council Ward 5 to improve the quality of life for all citizens. A former Air Force officer with graduate degrees from Emory University and the University of Georgia, he emphasizes service, fiscal responsibility, and compassion as guiding principles.


Campaign Website


Survey Response

Marietta City School Board

Nicole Tirado

Marietta Board of Education Ward 2  


Nicole Tirado, a cloud product trainer and technical program manager, is running for Marietta School Board Ward 2 to ensure every student is seen, heard, and supported. As a proud working mom of Puerto Rican and Chinese descent, she draws on her experiences growing up in the Bronx and her mother’s example of perseverance to champion education and representation.


Campaign Website


Survey Response



Jesse D. Bonner

Marietta Board of Education Ward 5


Jesse Bonner is a retired educator and coach with 36 years of experience dedicated to teaching, mentoring, and advocating for students. His decision to run for the Marietta Board of Education stems from a desire to make a positive impact locally amid growing national political tensions.


Campaign Website


Survey Response

Angela Orange (I)

Marietta Board of Education Ward 5


Angela Orange, a nonprofit leader and former educator, is seeking re-election to the Marietta Board of Education to continue advancing opportunities for every student. Growing up in a large family in rural Georgia, she credits education with transforming her life and is dedicated to ensuring all children have access to the same life-changing opportunities.


Campaign Website


Survey Response

Christina Rogers

Marietta Board of Education Ward 6


Christina Rogers, a former wildlife biologist and registered nurse, brings a strong record of public service and advocacy to her campaign for the Marietta Board of Education. Having grown up in a military family that valued diversity and community, she believes in the power of public schools to unite and strengthen neighborhoods.


Campaign Website


Survey Response

Irene Berens (I)

Marietta City School Board Ward 7


Irene Berens, a retired ballet teacher with 35 years of experience, has dedicated 25 years to serving on the Marietta City School Board and seeks to continue contributing her deep institutional knowledge. Her lifelong connection to Marietta’s schools drives her commitment to maintaining high academic standards and student success.


Survey Response

Did Not Reply to Questionnaire

Cheryl Richardson (I)

Marietta City Council Ward 1

Daniel Gaddis

Marietta City Council Ward 3

M. Carlyle Kent (I)

Marietta City Council Ward 5


Andre L. Sims (I)

Marietta City Council Ward 6