There have been 3.2 million votes cast thus far, according to election data from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. Raffensperger, both he and Sterling are Republicans, said this is going to be a “tight election” but “it’s going to be a close election in all battleground states” so Georgia voters should expect a long Super Tuesday night. The early voting period ends on Friday, November 1, and with a 45% statewide turnout, there has been a record number of votes cast in Georgia, a crucial battleground state for United States Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. As to be expected, the majority of the votes come from metro Atlanta where the majority of the state’s voters reside, but there have also been record-breaking turnouts in smaller and mid-sized counties up and down the state.
As a voting precinct manager in DeKalb County, Georgia, I have witnessed firsthand the chaos that ensues when new election rules are passed without proper consideration and planning. The recent ruling by Judge Cox declaring seven election rules passed by the Trump-backed state board as ‘illegal, unconstitutional and void’ is a significant victory for voting rights and democracy.
The rules in question were not only unsupported by Georgia’s Election Code but were also contrary to it. This underscores the importance of upholding fair election practices and ensuring that any changes to voting rules are legal and do not undermine the democratic process.… Continue reading
The Justice Department says Virginia is illegally striking voters off of voter rolls. This news brings to light a disturbing trend in American politics – the blatant attempts by certain individuals to undermine the very foundation of democracy. The lawsuit filed against Virginia election officials for removing names from voter rolls in violation of federal election law is a clear example of the lengths some will go to in order to manipulate the electoral process for their own gain.
It is disheartening to see such blatant disregard for the fundamental principles of democracy, where every citizen should have the right to participate in the electoral process without fear of being disenfranchised.… Continue reading
I wholeheartedly agree with Walz’s statement that the Electoral College ‘needs to go.’ The very concept of the Electoral College goes against the fundamental principle of democracy, which is one person, one vote. In a system where the popular vote does not always determine the outcome of an election, it is clear that the voices of the people are not being truly represented.
The Electoral College skews representation by favoring smaller states, giving them more weight in the election process. This creates an imbalance and undermines the principle of equality in voting rights. The fact that a candidate can win the presidency without securing the popular vote is a glaring flaw in the system that needs to be rectified.… Continue reading
As a concerned citizen, the recent news about thousands of people being purged from Georgia’s voter rolls and then re-registering after attending Kamala Harris’ rally in Atlanta deeply troubles me. The fact that this blatant attempt at voter suppression is still happening in our country is both infuriating and disheartening. It is clear that these actions are a deliberate effort by certain political factions to undermine the democratic process and prevent eligible voters from exercising their rights.
It is appalling to think that those in power are resorting to such underhanded tactics in order to cling onto their positions. The idea that certain individuals have the authority to simply purge voters from registration lists, especially so close to an election, is a clear abuse of power.… Continue reading
As a resident of North Carolina, the recent news about the removal of 747,000 individuals from the voter rolls citing ineligibility is a cause for concern. The reasons provided for such massive removals range from individuals moving out of state, passing away, to not participating in the last two federal elections. On the surface, some of these reasons seem legitimate, such as convicted felons or individuals who have moved out of state. However, the issue arises when we consider those who have moved within the state but failed to update their address or those who have not voted in the past two federal elections.… Continue reading
As an American citizen, the recent news of the Justice Department suing Alabama for purging voters from rolls too close to the election is deeply concerning. This is not an isolated incident but rather part of a pattern where various states are engaging in similar voter suppression tactics. When U.S. citizens, both born in the country and naturalized, find themselves on a path to being removed from the voter registration list, it raises questions about the integrity of our democracy.
The fact that these voter purges are happening right before a crucial election highlights a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise voters and suppress their voices.… Continue reading
As an individual observing the turmoil in the United States surrounding the upcoming elections, I am deeply troubled by the recent news that Republicans are threatening a government shutdown unless Congress makes it harder to vote. This blatant attack on democracy underscores the lengths some politicians are willing to go to maintain power. The narrative of voter fraud, which has been repeatedly debunked, is being used to disenfranchise marginalized communities and restrict access to the basic right of voting.
It is disheartening to see the manipulation and fear-mongering tactics being used to suppress voter turnout. The fact that non-US citizens voting is extremely rare has been confirmed by independent researchers, yet the push to restrict voting rights continues.… Continue reading
I find it deeply disheartening to see the lengths some individuals will go to in order to disenfranchise voters. The recent court decision in Pennsylvania, which stopped counties from throwing out mail-in votes due to incorrect envelope dates, is a stark reminder of the threats democracy faces. The fact that individuals would actively work to undermine the very foundation of democracy is both puzzling and alarming.
The requirement to include accurate, handwritten dates on envelopes used for mail-in ballots seems arbitrary and unnecessary. Why should the date on the envelope matter if the ballot is received in a timely fashion and is postmarked correctly?… Continue reading
I am left feeling bewildered and shaken by the recent comments made by Donald Trump questioning the need for an election. The very foundation of our democracy hinges on the sacred right to cast a vote and select our leaders. To see a former president, who should uphold the values of democracy, trivialize the election process is disheartening.
The rambling nonsense about polling numbers and his alleged 93% support among voters is nothing short of delusional. It becomes increasingly apparent that the former president is detached from reality and unable to distinguish between primary elections and the general election. To equate a party’s primary nomination process with the entire democratic election seems like a feeble attempt to undermine the electoral process.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
John Q. Hosedrinker