The 2025 Sandy Springs mayoral election was held on November 4, 2025, to elect the mayor of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Incumbent mayor Rusty Paul was re-elected to a fourth consecutive term.
Background Paul was first elected in 2013, and subsequently re-elected in 2017 and 2021. Candidates in the 2025 election raised over $300 thousand by May.
Candidates Advanced to runoff Dontaye Carter, runner-up for mayor in 2021 Rusty Paul, incumbent mayor Eliminated in general Andy Bauman, city councilor (2013–present) Jody Reichel, city councilor (2017–present) Withdrawn Alex Somer (endorsed Carter)
General election Endorsements
Debates and forums + 2025 Sandy Springs mayoral election debates and forums Date Host Moderator Link Participants Participant Absent Invited Not yet declared Withdrawn Bauman Carter Paul Reichel 1 September 14, 2025 Elevate Church Gary Alexander N/A 2 October 8, 2025 Rough Draft AtlantaWSB-TV Jorge Esteves WSB-TV
Results
Runoff Endorsements
Results
References
External links Official campaign websites Andy Bauman for Mayor Dontaye Carter for Mayor Rusty Paul for Mayor Jody Reichel for Mayor Alex Somer for Mayor