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The Georgia State Election Board Monday finalized a rule Monday that gives local officials more power to dispute certifying election results by adopting a new ballot counting policy that critics contend could disrupt the presidential election in November.

Analyzing the Controversial Election Board Rule Change in Georgia

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024

Until Monday, a new online portal run by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office contained what experts describe as a serious security vulnerability that would have allowed anyone to submit a voter cancellation request for any Georgian. All that was required was a name, date of birth and county of residence — information easily discoverable for many people online.

‘A Terrible Vulnerability:’ Cybersecurity Researcher Discovers Yet Another Flaw in Georgia’s Voter Cancellation Portal

by Doug Bock Clark | ProPublicaAugust 17, 2024August 17, 2024

To say the 2024 Election season is heating up would be a misnomer. It has turned downright brutal this week. If you're a fan of political mudslinging, you've had a lot to keep up with so far this week. If you prefer your politics with a side of civility -- well, that's just not going to happen.

Politics Today: New Election Rules in Georgia as Mudslinging Abounds

by Thom ChandlerAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

The Cook Political Report has moved the presidential race in Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada from “Leans Republican” to “Toss Up,” reflecting a surge in support for Vice President Kamala Harris in battleground states.

Harris vs. Trump: How Close is The Presidential Race in Georgia?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

In a move sparking renewed debate, the Georgia Election Board voted Wednesday to reopen the investigation into Fulton County's handling of the 2020 presidential recount. This decision, passed by a narrow 3-2 margin, reopens a contentious case about alleged double-counted ballots in the state’s most populous county, an area predominantly supporting Democrat Joe Biden.

New Georgia Election Board Revives Fulton County 2020 Ballot Investigation

by Thom ChandlerAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

County officials can certify election results only after a “reasonable inquiry” ensures they’re accurate under a controversial election rules change the Republican-dominated State Election Board narrowly approved Tuesday.

State Election Board’s Republican Majority Changes Election Rules in Georgia: Here’s How

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate Tuesday, in a move meant to boost the Democratic ticket’s appeal in key Midwestern states and with blue-collar voters, according to media reports by CNN, Bloomberg, The Associated Press and others.

Talk of The Town

Who is Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential Pick Tim Walz?

by Jacob Fischler | Georgia RecorderAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has fined the Georgia Republican Party $14,500 for failing to report a contribution from a nonprofit during the 2021 U.S. Senate runoff elections.

Georgia Republicans Slapped With Fine for Illegal Campaign Coordinating

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

San Francisco, CA - August 23, 2019: Presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaking at the Democratic National Convention summer session in San Francisco, California.

Your Government, Newsflash

What Did Kamala Harris Say in Georgia on Tuesday?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

At the July 12 meeting, the board’s three Republicans gave preliminary approval to rules changes that would require local election officials to post daily updates on their websites and inside polling places during early voting and give poll watchers greater access on election nights while votes are being processed.

Your Government

Controversial Voting Rule Changes Reset by Georgia Election Board

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race in Georgia, according to a new poll.

Your Government

Trump Leads Harris in Georgia But it is Within The Margin of Error

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Georgia Democrats who stuck with President Joe Biden in the aftermath of his alarming debate performance last month quickly started to line up behind his chosen successor, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the hours after Biden announced he would bow out of the race.

Talk of The Town

Georgia Democrats Quickly Rally Behind Kamala Harris as Replacement for Biden

by Jill Nolin | Georgia RecorderJuly 21, 2024

US Vice President Joseph 'Joe' Biden and Serbian PM Aleksandar Vucic holds a joint press conference

Talk of The Town

Georgians React to Joe Biden Dropping Out of The Presidential Race

by Thom ChandlerJuly 21, 2024July 21, 2024

A nonprofit nonpartisan watchdog group filed a lawsuit Friday charging the State Election Board with violating Georgia’s Open Meetings Act after meeting last week without legally required public notice or a quorum.

Your Government

Did The Georgia State Election Board Violate Open Meetings Laws?

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

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

Bibb County Voters Must Prove Residency Under New Georgia Law

by Thom ChandlerJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Vice president of USA Joe Biden

Elected and Party Officials React to Last Night’s Debate and Biden’s Poor Performance

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJune 28, 2024

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump grappled over inflation, illegal immigration, abortion and more during the first debate of this election cycle Thursday night in Atlanta.

Here’s What Happened At The Debate Between Trump and Biden in Atlanta

by Casey Harper | The Center Square and Ireland Owens | The Center SquareJune 28, 2024

Below is the live stream of tonight's historic debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. So, what makes this one "historic?" Here is what's new with tonight's debate:

In The News, Newsflash

WATCH: Trump and Biden Square Off in First Debate in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJune 27, 2024June 28, 2024