Georgia Legislature Ends Special Session With Bill Delaying QR Code Ballot Ban

Georgia Legislature Ends Special Session With Bill Delaying QR Code Ballot Ban

The Georgia legislature passed a bill Tuesday that would extend the use of QR codes on ballots until 2028 and require limited hand recounts in close statewide races. The measure applies only to statewide offices such as governor, lieutenant governor and other state-level positions. It does not apply to federal…

Georgia Legislature Ends Special Session With Bill Delaying QR Code Ballot Ban, No Action on Property Taxes

Georgia Legislature Ends Special Session With Bill Delaying QR Code Ballot Ban, No Action on Property Taxes

The Georgia legislature passed a bill Tuesday that would continue the use of QR codes on ballots until 2028 and require hand recounts in certain close statewide races. The measure applies to statewide offices such as governor, lieutenant governor and other state-level positions. It does not apply to federal races,…

Georgia State Lawmakers Abandon Redistricting Effort

Georgia State Lawmakers Abandon Redistricting Effort

Republican leaders in the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia state Senate have said they will not move forward with redrawing the state’s political maps during the special legislative session that began Wednesday. Their decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges and uncertainty surrounding recent court rulings on…