November 2025 Elections Update
The Nov. 4, 2025, municipal election results have yielded the following transitions in representation in several cities where Emory maintains a facility or engages in health care, education and community partnerships:
- Atlanta: Marci Collier Overstreet was elected to serve as the new City Council President beginning January 2026.
- Clarkston: Lynn Bayonne, Dean Summer Moore and Nick Crawford were newly elected to the City Council.
- Decatur: The result of the race for the City Commissioner District 1, Post A seat between Mark Arnold and Kate Bell was not declared as of time of publication.
- Lithonia: Douglas Thompkins, Jr., will be joining the City Council in January 2026.
- Sandy Springs: The December runoff will decide the Mayor’s race; the City Council District 5 position will be represented by Mary Ford.
- Stonecrest: The City Council District 5 seat will be decided in the December runoff election.
- Stone Mountain: Jelani Linder will serve as the new Mayor in January 2026, and Kay Nunez was elected to the City Council Member Post 4 position. The City Council Member Post 5 position will be decided in the December runoff election.
- Tucker: Anne Lerner will serve as the new Mayor in January 2026.
Additionally, we are excited to share that Emory employees Japera Herring and Jane Lowers prevailed in their elections to the East Point and Pine Lake city councils, respectively. Congratulations!
Farther afield, Ghazala Hashmi, an Emory alum, will serve as Virginia's next Lieutenant Governor. We appreciate all our alumni public servants!
These elections underscore the importance of local leadership in shaping the environments where Emory’s mission of service and innovation is actively lived out. Emory’s continued engagement in these municipalities strengthens its role as a trusted community partner.
Strong Voter Turnout at Emory’s 1599 Polling Site
During this election cycle, our 1599 polling site welcomed more than 5,600 voters — an incredible turnout that reflects our community’s commitment to civic engagement. We are deeply grateful to the DeKalb County residents and community members who chose to cast their votes with us, and to the dedicated volunteers who helped make the process smooth and welcoming. Special thanks go to our campus partners — the Emory Votes Initiative, Emory Police Department, and Building Operations — for their continued support and collaboration. Your efforts help ensure that Emory remains a trusted and accessible voting location for our community. | 
