Democratic Candidates Pitts and Ivory Clash Over Budget Audit in Fulton County Chair Runoff Debate

Incumbent Fulton County Chair Rob Pitts and challenger Mo Ivory clashed in a debate over a proposed forensic budget audit ahead of their June 16 Democratic runoff. Pitts touted his 12-year record and criticized Ivory's past job tenure, while Ivory highlighted the county jail crisis and poor healthcare access in south Fulton. The winner of the runoff will face Republican Eric Tatum in the general election.

Fulton County chair runoff debate

• ▪The Democratic runoff election for Fulton County commission chair is scheduled for June 16, 2026.
• ▪Incumbent chairman Rob Pitts highlighted his 12 years of experience as a commissioner.
• ▪Mo Ivory stated that healthcare access is a challenge, particularly in the southern part of Fulton County.
• ▪Democratic candidates Rob Pitts and Mo Ivory participated in a debate on June 3, 2026, ahead of the Fulton County board chair runoff election.
• ▪Rob Pitts criticized Mo Ivory for quitting a job he gave her after 12 months.
• ▪The winner of the Democratic runoff will face Republican challenger Eric Tatum in the general election.
• ▪Mo Ivory identified the Fulton County Jail as being "in a crisis."

Forensic budget audit dispute

• ▪Candidates Mo Ivory and Rob Pitts clashed over a proposed forensic budget audit.
• ▪Democratic candidates Rob Pitts and Mo Ivory participated in a debate on June 3, 2026, ahead of the Fulton County board chair runoff election.

Southwest Atlanta forum

• ▪The candidate debate took place at a forum in southwest Atlanta.
• ▪During the debate, Mo Ivory spoke about the need for a hospital for residents of southwest Atlanta.

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