Georgia Democrats
Coverage of Georgia Democrats in the Nexus archive.
- More than 1,000 Georgia Democrats meet to strategize for November election
More than 1,000 Georgia Democrats convened in Savannah for a strategy session focused on electing Keisha Lance Bottoms as governor and re-electing Jon Ossoff to the Senate. The party emphasized rebuilding its organizational strength and addressing voter concerns about economic issues, while highlighting financial disparities between Bottoms and her Republican rival Rick Jackson.
- Georgia Democrats blast requirement to recount votes by hand in bill that would keep ballot QR codes
Georgia Democrats oppose a bill requiring hand recounts of ballots in the 2022 midterm elections, which Republicans in the Georgia Senate approved as part of legislation to retain ballot QR codes. The bill delays a deadline for replacing QR codes but introduces a hand recount for key races, raising concerns about error rates and election chaos.
- Georgia Democrats blast requirement to recount votes by hand in bill that would keep ballot QR codes
Georgia Democrats oppose a Senate amendment requiring hand recounts for top races in November, which was added to a bill extending the deadline to phase out ballot QR codes. The amendment faces criticism for risking election chaos and errors, while Republicans argue it enhances voter confidence. Georgia's current system uses QR codes, which have been criticized by Trump and election advocates.