Posted 1/24/2024, 1:29:00 AM
Georgia Lawmakers Seek to Expand Election Board's Oversight, Drawing Objections from Secretary of State
- Georgia lawmakers attempting to give State Election Board power to oversee and investigate Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger
- Raffensperger's office argues it's unconstitutional for unelected board to oversee elected official
- Supporters say most election duties set by state law, not constitution, so can be changed
- Bills would increase election security, audits, and phase out QR ballot counting codes
- Raffensperger opposes some proposals as unworkable before 2024 election