Judge to hear motions to toss Georgia ballot review case

A judge who last month ordered absentee ballots in Georgia’s most populous county to be unsealed as part of a lawsuit alleging fraud during the November election is now set to hear arguments over whether the case should be dismissed.

Ballot drop box investigation for 2020 begins in Georgia

Georgia’s secretary of state says his office is reviewing the handling of paperwork related to ballot drop boxes in the state’s most populous county during last year’s election.

Garland slams ‘disinformation’-based election audits in voting rights speech

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland slammed “disinformation”-based election audits that he says threaten the integrity of the nation’s democracy in a policy speech Friday.

Kasim Reed taking steps to run for Atlanta mayor

Former Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed has filed paperwork that will allow him to officially begin accepting campaign contributions.

Faith leaders hold prayer rally at Georgia Capitol for voter access

Faith leaders, community activists and state lawmakers bowed their heads in Liberty Plaza Tuesday afternoon as they joined in prayer. 

Election overhaul bill: Manchin to break from Democrats and vote against

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is defying his party and the White House and virtually guaranteeing the failure of the legislation after a near party-line approval in the House.

Vernon Jones runs on 'law and order' platform in race for governor

Former DeKalb County CEO and state lawmaker Vernon Jones has now set his sights on the governor's office, challenging Republican incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022.

Alarm at Fulton County Elections warehouse sparks investigation

Fulton County officials are concerned after an alarm went off at the Fulton County Elections warehouse over the weekend. The situation has raised a red flag for some critics who already have questions about the validity of last year’s election.

SCLC joins lawsuit against Georgia's new election law

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference has joined a lawsuit against Georgia for its new controversial sweeping new overhaul of election laws.

Texas House Democrats stage walkout to block controversial GOP voting bill

Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S.

Fulton County leaders react after judge agrees to unseal Fulton absentee ballots for audit

Fulton County leaders are reacting after Henry County Superior Court Judge Brian Amero on Friday agreed to unseal absentee ballots to allow for yet another audit of November election results in Georgia’s most populous county.

GA House committee holds hearing on social media censorship

The debate has swirled for months after platforms like Twitter started flagging posts that contained disputed information or misinformation ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Town hall on Georgia's new election law

Cobb County leaders held a town hall Tuesday night on Georgia's new election law.

Suit: Georgia election law threatens voting, speech rights

Georgia’s sweeping new overhaul of election laws threatens the fundamental right to vote, freedom of speech and the separation of powers, according to a federal lawsuit filed Monday.

Dems name voting rights advocate to Georgia election board

Georgia Democrats have nominated an attorney and voting rights advocate to serve on the State Election Board.