Two Candidates Qualify for Loganville Mayor, Five for City Council

Loganville, GA — August 20, 2025 — The qualifying period for Loganville’s upcoming municipal election has officially closed, setting the stage for a competitive race this fall. Two candidates have qualified to run for mayor, while five candidates will be on the ballot for three at-large city council seats.

 

With Mayor Skip Baliles choosing not to seek re-election, the race for Loganville’s next mayor will be between Councilman Branden Whitfield and John Soesbe.

 

For the three open city council positions, the following candidates have qualified:

 

• Councilwoman Melanie Long (incumbent)

• Wesley Johnson

• Toyin Wakil Olaoluwa

• Joseph Bastian

• Keith Colquitt

• Joanne Byrne

 

Councilwoman Anne Huntsinger opted not to run for another term, while Councilman Branden Whitfield vacated his seat to enter the mayor’s race.

 

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Key Election Dates

 

• Voter Registration Deadline: October 6, 2025

• Early Voting: Begins October 14, 2025

• Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

 

All registered Walton County voters will cast ballots at their regular county precincts. Gwinnett County residents within Loganville will vote at the Rock Gym/Ag Building, 135 Main Street, Loganville, GA 30052.

 

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This election marks a pivotal moment for the City of Loganville, with both the mayor’s seat and multiple council positions on the ballot—shaping the city’s leadership and priorities for the years ahead.