A week after Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger asked for changes to the state’s no-excuse absentee ballot voting system, the ACLU of Georgia condemned those efforts saying absentee ballot voting has worked to keep residents safe while voting in a worldwide pandemic.
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More than 1.8 million people have cast ballots for Georgia’s Senate run-off elections
More than 1.8 million ballots have been cast in Georgia’s Senate runoff races during early voting, according to online data tracker GeorgiaVotes.com.
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Georgia SOS asks for changes to state’s ‘no-excuse’ absentee ballot voting
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and county elections officials are calling for the General Assembly to reform the state’s no-excuse absentee ballot request rule, citing exhausted workers running multiple elections and strained county resources and budgets.
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COVID pushed public meetings online; more Atlantans join in neighborhood planning
The digital divide is real, but a hybrid online/offline meeting model may bridge it.
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Early voting for Georgia U.S. Senate runoff races begin Monday
Early voting in Georgia U.S. Senate runoff races begin Dec. 14.
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Loeffler mum on Trump-Kemp division, repeats talking points against Warnock
Sen. Kelly Loeffler repeated several talking points against opponent Raphael Warnock, but she refused to say if Donald Trump lost the election.
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Ossoff calls Perdue arrogant and entitled for failing to debate him
Jon Ossoff traded criticized David Perdue, who was represented by an empty podium during Sunday night debates.
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Organizations sue Georgia secretary of state over purged voter rolls
National grassroots organization Black Voters Matter filed a federal lawsuit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger alleging he violated the National Voter Registration Act.
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Atlanta Press Club to host Georgia Senate runoff debates
The Atlanta Press Club will host the Georgia U.S. Senate runoff race debates on Sunday
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APC’s Loudermilk-Young debates: Showing up matters
It speaks volumes when an elected leader refuses to participate in a nonpartisan political debate where journalists pose questions. For starters, it shows a candidate will let political calculations supersede his or her responsibilities as a public servant.
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Here is where you can watch the recount in Fulton County
As recounts are underway for the general election in Georgia, Fulton County’s re-tallied count could bleed into Monday.
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Absentee dropboxes will be used during runoff elections
Georgia voters can still use absentee ballot dropoff boxes for the Senate runoff elections.
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium to offer early voting for Jan. 5 runoff election
Fulton County voters can cast early ballots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium starting next month for the Jan. 5 runoff election.
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Georgia’s Secretary of State uses Facebook to dispel election, voting myths
Late Sunday, Brad Raffensperger disputed facts about the election and voting that were touted by the president and his party Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has had his hands full ensuring the state finishes its risk-limiting audit this week. But in the meantime, he’s working to debunk election and voting myths from his own […]
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As Georgia’s red heart turns blue, here are three takeaways from a long Election Week
Georgia was thrust into the national spotlight as a battleground state with a razor-thin margin between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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Voting influences Fulton’s wish list for the state Legislature
Same-day voter registration? A political hot potato.
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Election Day gets off to a quiet start in Fulton County
Long lines were initially difficult to find on Election Day in Fulton County. Residents cast ballots early this morning in an unprecedented election cycle marred by COVID-19 measures and fewer polling places, but most were in and out within minutes.
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How prepared is Fulton County for Election Day?
It’s finally here: Election Day in a truly unprecedented year. And as residents prepare to cast ballots, Fulton County detailed its plans for a smoother voting process than what was seen during the June primaries.
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How Georgia’s U.S. Senate and Congressional candidates plan to address the looming eviction crisis
With Election Day on the other side of this coming weekend, Georgians have precious little time to figure out who they’re going to pick to lead the local, state and federal governments.
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You can take a limo to the polls to cast your ballot on Election Day
Few things feel luxurious in the middle of a pandemic, but several organizations are offering to chauffeur you to the polls – some are even providing limos.
