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Georgia election board may order hand count of votes in US presidential contest
Georgia's Republican-controlled state election board may vote on Friday to require a labor-intensive hand count of potentially millions of ballots in November's election, a move voting rights advocates say could cause delays,
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Georgia’s election rules threaten our democracy and our veterans
These new rules would require hand-counting ballots during advance voting and after polls close on Election Day, even though Georgia’s voting systems already undergo rigorous testing and studies show that hand counts produce inaccurate results.
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 cast.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones won’t be charged in Trump election subversion case, prosecutor says
The special prosecutor appointed to investigate Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ role as a fake elector after the 2020 election announced he will not move forward with criminal charges against the former state senator.
Georgia State Election Board to vote on controversial rule opposed by many local officials
The Georgia State Election Board is set to vote on a controversial measure Friday that would require local precincts to conduct hand counts.
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.
No Charges for Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor in Trump Election Case
The decision not to indict Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was made by Pete Skandalakis, who is a veteran Georgia prosecutor and a fellow Republican.
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.
Georgia AG says new rules from State Election Board may ‘conflict’ with state election laws
The office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr sent a letter to the members of Georgia’s State Election Board Friday morning telling them some of the planned rule changes to election policies ahead of the presidential race may violate state law.
Georgia lieutenant governor won’t face charges connected to 2020 election
Special prosecutor says Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R) did not act “with criminal intent” when he allegedly tried to help Donald ...
Georgia’s lieutenant governor won’t be charged in 2020 election interference case
A special prosecutor has decided not to pursue charges against Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over efforts to overturn Donald ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d
Republican criticism of Georgia Election Board grows over new rules
It’s 47 days before the presidential election, and Georgia is still in the spotlight ... Jones has been holding hearings this summer as chair of a special Senate committee studying the issue.
Georgia Recorder3d
Special prosecutor: Lt. Gov. Burt Jones should not be charged in Georgia election interference case
Georgia prosecutor declines criminal charges against Republican Lt. Gov. Jones, who served as Trump false elector 2020 ...
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Georgia’s Lt. Gov. cleared of criminal intent following 2020 presidential election
The head of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia has exonerated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over his activities following ...