Atlanta activists join nation in march to demand federal election reform
Ludacris and Atlanta elected officials and activists are marching in Atlanta to demand Congress stop voter suppression and pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Restoration Act. It's part of a greater movement happening across the U.S. on Saturday.
Ludacris and Atlanta elected officials and activists are marching in Atlanta to demand Congress stop voter suppression and pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Restoration Act. It's part of a greater movement happening across the U.S. on Saturday.
House passes John Lewis voting rights bill
The bill, which is part of a broader Democratic effort to enact a sweeping overhaul of elections, was approved on a 219-212 vote, with no Republican support.
The bill, which is part of a broader Democratic effort to enact a sweeping overhaul of elections, was approved on a 219-212 vote, with no Republican support.
Herschel Walker registers to vote in Georgia ahead of possible Senate run
Former UGA running back and football legend Herschel Walker has registered to vote in Georgia, sparking rumors he'll be possibly challenging Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock next year.
Former UGA running back and football legend Herschel Walker has registered to vote in Georgia, sparking rumors he'll be possibly challenging Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock next year.
Over 300 California recall election ballots discovered in suspect's vehicle alongside gun, drugs
Torrance Police recovered more than 300 unopened California recall election ballots inside the vehicle of a suspect who was found passed out in his car at a 7-Eleven parking lot, along with a gun and drugs, authorities said Monday.
Torrance Police recovered more than 300 unopened California recall election ballots inside the vehicle of a suspect who was found passed out in his car at a 7-Eleven parking lot, along with a gun and drugs, authorities said Monday.
Judge blocks photography ban in Georgia’s new election law
A federal judge has found that a part of Georgia’s sweeping new election law that broadly prohibits the photographing of a voted ballot is likely unconstitutional.
A federal judge has found that a part of Georgia’s sweeping new election law that broadly prohibits the photographing of a voted ballot is likely unconstitutional.
14 candidates officially qualify in race for Atlanta mayor
The final chance to decide on running for mayor of Atlanta occurred Friday with the final day of qualifying.
The final chance to decide on running for mayor of Atlanta occurred Friday with the final day of qualifying.
Top tier Atlanta mayoral candidates spar
Two of the candidates for Atlanta mayor sparred Thursday over their ceremonial kickoffs in the 2021 campaign.
Two of the candidates for Atlanta mayor sparred Thursday over their ceremonial kickoffs in the 2021 campaign.
Georgia board to review Fulton County elections, takeover possible
Georgia’s State Election Board voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a bipartisan, three-person review panel to investigate the handling of elections in Fulton County, a Democratic bastion that includes most of the city of Atlanta.
Georgia’s State Election Board voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a bipartisan, three-person review panel to investigate the handling of elections in Fulton County, a Democratic bastion that includes most of the city of Atlanta.
Experts: False claims on voting machines obscure real flaws
The aftermath of the 2020 election put an intense spotlight on voting machines as supporters of former President Donald Trump claimed victory was stolen from him. While the theories were unproven — and many outlandish and blatantly false — election security experts say there are real concerns that need to be addressed.
The aftermath of the 2020 election put an intense spotlight on voting machines as supporters of former President Donald Trump claimed victory was stolen from him. While the theories were unproven — and many outlandish and blatantly false — election security experts say there are real concerns that need to be addressed.
Dems renew push on elections bill that GOP vows to block
Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee voting bill, pledging to make it the first order of business when the Senate returns in the fall even though they don’t have a clear strategy for overcoming steadfast Republican opposition.
Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee voting bill, pledging to make it the first order of business when the Senate returns in the fall even though they don’t have a clear strategy for overcoming steadfast Republican opposition.
Georgia Sec. of State calls for constitutional amendment to strengthen law on non-citizen voting
Georgia's secretary of state urged state legislators Thursday to pass a bill putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot to "clarify" the Georgia law that bans non-citizens from voting.
Georgia's secretary of state urged state legislators Thursday to pass a bill putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot to "clarify" the Georgia law that bans non-citizens from voting.
Georgians encouraged to check voter status after 'no-contact' notices mailed
Georgians are being encouraged to check their voting status after some counties issue “no-contact” notices.
Georgians are being encouraged to check their voting status after some counties issue “no-contact” notices.
Jon Ossoff introduces bill to establish statutory federal right to vote
Sen. Jon Ossof introduced Wednesday the “Right to Vote Act,” which he said would create the first-ever affirmative Federal voting rights guarantee for all U.S. citizens.
Sen. Jon Ossof introduced Wednesday the “Right to Vote Act,” which he said would create the first-ever affirmative Federal voting rights guarantee for all U.S. citizens.
27 mile Moral March for Democracy ends with rally at Texas Capitol
The rally concludes the 27-mile Moral March for Democracy that began in Georgetown earlier this week and featured a performance from country music legend Willie Nelson.
The rally concludes the 27-mile Moral March for Democracy that began in Georgetown earlier this week and featured a performance from country music legend Willie Nelson.
Georgia asks judge to toss DOJ lawsuit targeting voting law
Georgia is asking a judge to toss out a Department of Justice lawsuit challenging the state’s sweeping new election law.
Georgia is asking a judge to toss out a Department of Justice lawsuit challenging the state’s sweeping new election law.
Mayoral candidate lays out public safety plan
Antonio Brown said crime is at the top of the agenda in the upcoming mayor's race because wealthier communities, like Midtown and Buckhead, are seeing violence at unprecedented levels.
Antonio Brown said crime is at the top of the agenda in the upcoming mayor's race because wealthier communities, like Midtown and Buckhead, are seeing violence at unprecedented levels.
Activists embark on voting rights march across Central Texas
The Moral March for Democracy brings together Democratic politicians and activists. It starts in Georgetown and will end in Austin.
The Moral March for Democracy brings together Democratic politicians and activists. It starts in Georgetown and will end in Austin.
Fulton chairman: Voting law sets up 'hostile takeover' of election system
Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts says one part of Georgia's new voting law sets the groundwork for a "hostile takeover" by the state of the county elections.
Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts says one part of Georgia's new voting law sets the groundwork for a "hostile takeover" by the state of the county elections.
Atlanta accountant, mayoral candidate has new ideas to increase public safety
Local businessman Richard Wright wants to be the next mayor of Atlanta. He is an accountant who moved to the city in the late 1990s.
Local businessman Richard Wright wants to be the next mayor of Atlanta. He is an accountant who moved to the city in the late 1990s.
Mayoral candidates share plans for tackling crime in Atlanta
Five of the candidates running to be Atlanta's next mayor agree that preventing crime is the biggest issue for the city, and they all have different plans for how to tackle the problem.
Five of the candidates running to be Atlanta's next mayor agree that preventing crime is the biggest issue for the city, and they all have different plans for how to tackle the problem.