Georgia election board adopts two confidence-boosting rules
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ATLANTA — Georgia's State Election Board adopted two rules Wednesday aimed at bolstering public confidence in the state's voting system, banning one vote-counting method not in imminent use and adopting a second regulation that Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr warned could be a constitutional overreach, affecting touchscreen-to-paper tabulation procedures statewide.
State officials said one adopted measure will have no immediate effect, while the other may prompt litigation after Carr's warning; a separate proposal to ban digital barcodes failed this week amid concerns it conflicted with the General Assembly, which two years ago passed a QR-code ban later postponed during a recent special session until 2028.
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Timeline
- 1. Two years ago: General Assembly passed a QR-code ban intended to take effect at the start of this month.
- 2. Recent special session: Lawmakers delayed the QR-code ban implementation until 2028 and established a study committee for voting systems.
- 3. This week (Wednesday): Georgia State Election Board adopted two rules aimed at bolstering voter confidence.
- 4. Attorney General Chris Carr warned the second rule could be a constitutional overreach, increasing risk of litigation.
- 5. A separate proposal to ban digital barcodes failed due to concerns it conflicted with the will of the General Assembly.
Why it matters
These new rules could change how your vote is counted in Georgia. The second rule, in particular, could affect touchscreen-to-paper tabulation. If you're a Georgia voter, keep an eye on any updates about this rule and potential litigation.
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