By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/andre-dickens-wins-reelection-in-atlantas-mayoral-race Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Andre Dickens wins reelection in Atlanta’s mayoral race Politics Nov 4, 2025 8:26 PM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — Andre Dickens won reelection as mayor of Atlanta on Tuesday, earning a second term. The Atlanta mayor’s office is officially nonpartisan, but has been held by Democrats for decades. Dickens won the office outright with more than 50% of the vote, defeating three challengers. Prior to taking office in 2022, Dickens served on the Atlanta City Council and as the chief development officer for a tech-based nonprofit. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. The Associated Press declared Dickens the winner at 8:13 p.m. Find more of our Vote 2025 coverage LIVE UPDATES: Election Day 2025 READ MORE: How to track 2025 election results WATCH: How a Mamdani win could change New York City and the Democratic Party WATCH: How the Virginia governor’s race became a microcosm of national issues WATCH: Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications WATCH: A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Andre Dickens won reelection as mayor of Atlanta on Tuesday, earning a second term. The Atlanta mayor’s office is officially nonpartisan, but has been held by Democrats for decades. Dickens won the office outright with more than 50% of the vote, defeating three challengers. Prior to taking office in 2022, Dickens served on the Atlanta City Council and as the chief development officer for a tech-based nonprofit. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. The Associated Press declared Dickens the winner at 8:13 p.m. Find more of our Vote 2025 coverage LIVE UPDATES: Election Day 2025 READ MORE: How to track 2025 election results WATCH: How a Mamdani win could change New York City and the Democratic Party WATCH: How the Virginia governor’s race became a microcosm of national issues WATCH: Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications WATCH: A look at the New Jersey governor’s race and its national implications A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now