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
It’s about time someone held these county election officials accountable. If you’re in a position of power and responsibility, you have a duty to fulfill the job you were elected or appointed to do. Refusing to certify election results because of personal beliefs or baseless claims of fraud is not only irresponsible but goes against the very foundation of our democracy.
Judge McBurney’s ruling makes it clear that county election officials do not have the authority to determine fraud or manipulate election results. Their role is simply to certify the results and report any concerns to the appropriate authorities. This ruling reaffirms the principles of democracy and ensures that our electoral process remains fair and transparent.… 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
John Q. Hosedrinker