Georgia
In Georgia, elections are overseen by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who administers election laws and provides statewide guidance. The Secretary of State provides guidance to local county election officials who manage the day-to-day election processes at the county level.
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AJC: Georgia Election Board approves new ‘inquiry’ for certifying election results
Mark Niesse of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on a new Georgia election rule. A new Georgia election rule approved Tuesday requires an undefined “reasonable inquiry” before certifying results, potentially giving…
August 7, 2024
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AP: Georgia’s Fulton County approves plan for independent monitor team to oversee general election
Kate Brumback of AP reports on Fulton County’s approval of a plan for an independent monitor team to oversee this year’s general election. The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections…
July 12, 2024
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The Guardian: Georgia becomes first state to require election law training for police
George Chidi reports for the Guardian that Georgia is the first state to mandate training in election law in order for police to become state certified, a reflection of lessons…
June 23, 2024
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Georgia Recorder: Georgia’s Battleground State Status Spurs Partisan Elections Board Skirmishes
Stanley Dunlap reports for the Georgia Recorder that the Fulton County and Cherokee County election boards are the latest venues for Republican grievances challenging the legitimacy of vote tabulations and…
June 11, 2024
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution : Georgia Voter Challenge and Election Security Bills Signed into Law
Mark Niesse from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Georgia Governor Kemp signs new voter challenge and election security laws: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed election-year changes into law Tuesday that…
May 7, 2024