Some voters in Bibb County were recently required to prove their residency following allegations of false addresses.

🗳️ Why It Matters: This situation raises concerns about the integrity of the voter registration process as well as the potential disenfranchisement of legitimate voters.

🕵️ What’s Happening:

David Sumrall, chair of the Bibb County Republican Party, challenged the legality of several voter registrations.
Sumrall alleged that 45 voter addresses were listed as post office locations, and some voters had participated in elections from other states.

📊 Between the Lines: The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections accepted challenges related to the 45 voters with post office addresses but dismissed other claims due to insufficient evidence.

The board’s decision places these voters in a “challenged status,” requiring them to prove their residency.

📅 Catch Up Quick: Under Georgia’s new voting law, citizens can use the U.S. Postal Service’s National Change of Address list as evidence to challenge another voter’s eligibility.