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Fulton Commission votes to table appointments of GOP election board nominees
In a 5 to 2, party-line vote, Fulton County Board of Commissioners tabled the appointments of Julie Adams and Jason Frazier while the legal process works itself out. Adams and Frazier’s nominations have sparked a legal battle with a judge ordering the commission to seat them and imposing a $10,000 day fine for noncompliance.
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Fulton County Commissioners once again faced pressure Wednesday to approve two republican nominees to the county’s election board as a legal battle brews.
What we know:
In a 5 to 2, party-line vote, Fulton County Board of Commissioners tabled the appointments of Julie Adams and Jason Frazier while the legal process works itself out.
The two republicans on the commission were against holding off on another vote for now while the five democrats voted in favor of it.
Why you should care:
Adams and Frazier’s nominations have sparked a legal battle with a judge ordering the commission to seat them and imposing a $10,000 day fine for noncompliance.
That penalty is currently on hold pending appeal.
The backstory:
Before Wednesday, democratic commissioners had already rejected the nominees multiple times citing concerns over their past actions.
Adams refused to certify election results last year and sued the board.
Frazier challenged the eligibility of thousands of voters.
What they're saying:
Republicans argue both are defending election integrity.
A judge recently ruled commissioners must approve qualified party nominees — but democrats say they are not required to rubber-stamp every name.
What's next:
Chairman Robb Pitts says the legal process could take several months and the nominees will be tabled until then.