We are winning the fight to make ballot images public in Georgia. The General Assembly has passed language to make ballot images public records in the new SB 202 election omnibus bill that was signed by the Governor today. I discussed this new law and answered questions during the Election Integrity Update Saturday, March 27th at 9:00 a.m.

Also this week, we argued effectively for Summary Judgement against the Gwinnett County Elections Board in our case to compel the board to allow viewing of ballot images from a highly controversial non-partisan judge runoff in August 2020. In that runoff, an incumbent judge won the primary in a multi-candidate landslide and then allegedly lost a runoff in a near landslide. Watch the impressive argument presented by Henry Chalmers of Arnold Golden & Gregory here.

I explained our Gwinnett County case, the favorable Fulton County landmark ruling we will likely receive in about two weeks, and the Georgia House’s “elephant on an ant” technique that allows them to pass omnibus legislation without full public scrutiny.

The meeting was recorded, click here to view and use this passcode:  &sM82Yvx

Please share this with concerned friends who have questions about the lack of accountability in our elections.

During this video conference update Voters Organized for Trusted Election Results in Georgia (VOTER-GA) Executive Director Garland Favorito provided an update on the lawsuit filed against certain Fulton County officials for constitutional violations and take questions. VOTER-GA organized a group of voters from around the state to file an emergency lawsuit against the Fulton County Elections Director and Election Board members. 

The Plaintiffs legal petition was accompanied by a Notice to Inspect all mail-in ballots. The notice seeks to visually inspect all mail-in ballots, rescan them for a forensic exam and to obtain electronic copies of the Dominion ballot images and standard election reports.

Garland will provide details on the status of the lawsuit, as well as answer your election integrity questions. The Constitution Party of Georgia supports the efforts of non-partisan groups like VOTER-GA in advancing elections integrity efforts in our state.  

To view the recording of the meeting, click the link below and enter the passcode:

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Since HB 531 has passed the House it will be handled next by the Senate Ethics Committee.  This bill is favored to pass and currently has no elections transparency provisions, which are needed to prevent the alleged election fraud that occurred in the November 2020 general election.  The Senate Ethics Committee members need to hear from you now!  Let the senators know you support the amendments recommended by VOTER-GA that address the following election integrity issues:

• Ballots and ballot images are publicly available (per 2019 VOTER-GA SAFE Voting Commission recommendations) 
• Election management system images are publicly available by allowing any ten electors to request an image from a county elections director for independent forensic exams

In addition Section 26 of the bill must be removed as it prohibits the Secretary of State from extending certification deadlines to allow for a hand count audit must be removed.  This type of audit is critical to ensure the accuracy of the Dominion voting system and would justify an extension if needed. (O.G.G.A. 21-2-493)

We can't let legislators ignore our concerns. Please click to call, email, and video message the members of the Senate Ethics Committee now!

The Senate Ethics Committee chairman has sent an update - the meeting to discuss the omnibus election bill SB 241 has been rescheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, March 1st in Room 307 of the Coverdell Office Building across from the Capitol. We need you to contact and/or show up at the meeting in support of elections integrity!  Let the senators know you support the amendments recommended by VOTER-GA that address the following election integrity issues:

• Ballots and ballot images are publicly available (per 2019 VOTER-GA SAFE Voting Commission recommendations)
  - The Secretary of State's legal counsel falsely claimed the Attorney General issued an opinion that ballot images should not be public
• Election management system images are publicly available by allowing any ten electors to request an image from a county elections director for independent forensic exams

The bill currently has no transparency provisions, which are needed to prevent the alleged election fraud that occurred in the November 2020 general election.