Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger officially certified the state’s 2024 election results Friday, confirming President-elect Donald Trump’s win in the Peach State. The announcement followed a rigorous audit and review process.
Why It Matters: Certification solidifies Georgia’s role in the electoral process and highlights the state’s efficient handling of election procedures, amid continued national scrutiny of election integrity.
Key Terms: Certification- The process of officially approving or confirming that something is correct or meets certain standards.
🛠️ What’s Happening:
• Secretary Raffensperger announced the certification on social media, declaring, “The people of Georgia have spoken.”
• A risk-limiting audit involving the hand count of over 700,000 ballots verified the results.
• President-elect Donald Trump: Over 2.6 million votes (50.73% of total).
• Vice President Kamala Harris: Just over 2.5 million votes (48.53% of total).
📋 Next Steps: Governor Brian Kemp must now certify Georgia’s slate of Electoral College electors, a move expected by tomorrow, November 23. This step formalizes Georgia’s contribution to the Electoral College process.
Georgia’s electors will meet at the Capitol on December 17, in line with federal law.
⚖️ Between the Lines: The smooth certification comes after significant pressure on election officials in 2020.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
