Georgia, election
Georgia election rule changes by Trump allies raise fear of chaos in November
The state that handed former President Donald Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies even before the first ballots of this year’s presidential race are
Pro-Trump Georgia election board weighs new rules as critics warn of chaos
One measure, to be voted on Friday, would require hand counting of ballots. Critics say that it would create widespread confusion in a state pivotal to the presidential race.
In Georgia, a New Showdown Is Brewing Over Election Rules
The state election board was recently taken over by a conservative majority. Its latest proposals are dangerously late in the process and most likely illegal, according to the secretary of state.
Opinion
Georgia’s State Election Board risks destabilizing the election
The timing of election administration policy changes is critical. Election administration is complex and highly technical, requiring the coordination of thousands of election officials and volunteers.
Georgia State Election Board considering last-minute voting rule changes
Any rules adopted by the Georgia's controversial State Election Board on Friday will go into effect after overseas and military ballots have started to go out and just as early voting is about to begin.
Georgia election officials worry a GOP-led board will OK last-minute voting changes
Georgia’s State Election Board is preparing to vote on nearly a dozen rule changes Friday that could take effect before the election, concerning local officials.
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Georgia Republicans are pushing election-law changes that could undermine the 2024 vote, critics say
Some election officials are questioning why such changes are needed now, noting that all three elections in Georgia this ...
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Claudia De la Cruz and Cornel West to take ballot access fight to Georgia Supreme Court
The Claudia De la Cruz and Dr. Cornel West presidential campaigns are heading to Georgia's top court in an effort to secure ...
Mother Jones18h
How Republicans Could Block a Democratic Victory in Georgia
Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is no stranger to voter suppression in Georgia and she sees a ...
Governing1d
Georgia Considers Election Changes Less Than a Month Before Voting
The Georgia Election Board will decide on sweeping rule changes Friday, Sept. 20 — less than a month before early voting begins — including proposals to hand-count ballots and require absentee ...
Georgia activists ramp up voter turnout efforts to push back against changes
Faced with election changes, activists in Georgia hope to turn out record numbers of voters of color so there's a decisive ...
Georgia's government adopts anti-LGBTQ law, raising concerns ahead of elections
Many critics of the Russia-friendly government say the legislation flies in the face of Georgia's EU accession process. View ...
Janesville Gazette1d
Georgia Election Board weighs last-minute changes, including hand count of ballots
ATLANTA — The Georgia Election Board will decide on sweeping rule changes Friday — less than a month before early voting begins — including proposals to hand-count ballots and require absentee ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d
Georgia tests its touchscreens and scanners to make sure they will work on Election Day
Georgia's touchscreen-based voting system is being tested for accuracy ahead of the 2024 election, a key step amid skepticism of past election results.