DeKalb County voters will head back to the polls June 16 for several consequential runoffs. Multiple school board and commission seats remain undecided after no candidate cleared the 50% threshold on Tuesday.
The DeKalb Board of Education races have drawn particular attention given the district's ongoing budget challenges. With the school system navigating enrollment shifts and infrastructure needs, the incoming board members will face difficult decisions about resource allocation.
On the commission side, debates over development policy, public safety funding, and county services have dominated the campaigns. Candidates have split on questions like short-term rental regulations and transit investment, with runoff voters now getting the final say.
The outcomes could shape DeKalb's direction for years. The county has seen rapid demographic change and development pressure, particularly in areas near MARTA stations and the BeltLine corridor. How the new officeholders balance growth with affordability concerns will be closely watched by residents across the county.
Early voting for the June 16 runoffs begins June 1.
