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News Articles: Brad Raffensperger

Georgia Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger listens to staff detail voting precincts open past 7 p.m. because of problems on Election Day.

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  • Politics

Georgia’s Predictably Problematic Primary Becomes A Reality

Georgia’s Republican secretary of state warned of long lines and problems with voting machines ahead of Tuesday’s primary, and as it came true in polling places across the state, blame and outrage piled up from all corners. 

June 09, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Stephen Fowler
Georgia voters line up out the door in Macon at a polling precinct on June 9, 2020.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Many Voters Face Confusion, Delays At Polls

Many voters faced long lines at the polls Tuesday. Many counties and voters continue to experiencing issues as in-person voting kicked-off for primary...

June 09, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: An Election In Unusual Times

Wednesday on Political Rewind , we are joined by the Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to discuss the unfolding primary in Georgia. How have social...

May 27, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is asking Georgians to return their absentee ballots in time for the June 9 primary election.

Georgia Secretary Of State Says Shortest Line To Vote Is ‘At Your Kitchen Table’

Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is continuing to urge Georgians to vote by mail in the June 9 primary, especially after reports of long...

May 25, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: How To Hold Elections Amidst Crisis

Monday on Political Rewind , the challenges of holding elections amidst a public health crisis. We spoke to the current and former secretaries of state...

May 04, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces a new task force that will investigate allegations of fraud in the absentee mail-in voting process.

Georgia Secretary Of State Announces Absentee Ballot Fraud Task Force

Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Monday a new task force that will investigate allegations of fraud within the absentee voting...

April 06, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
A lockdown in Atlanta has closed non-essential business across the city.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: County, Municipal Leaders Wrestle With Lockdown Decision

Elected officials at the county and municipal levels are struggling to find ways to respond to an unfolding public health crisis. Where many other...

April 01, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Georgia Postponing March 24 Presidential Primary Election Amid Coronavirus Precautions

Georgia’s presidential primary will be postponed until May 19, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Saturday, in an effort to protect poll...

March 14, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Athens-Clarke Board of Elections Chair Jesse Evans appears before the Georgia State Election Board.

Athens-Clarke Ordered To Stop Using Hand-Marked Paper Ballots Immediately

After a marathon hearing in Athens Wednesday, the Georgia State Election Board has ordered Athens-Clarke County to cease using hand-marked paper ballots...

March 11, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks at an election warehouse in DeKalb County.

Raffensperger Pleased With Performance Of New Voting Machines In Early Voting So Far

This week’s early voting for the presidential preference primary is the first statewide implementation of the new $104 million touchscreen voting system...

March 03, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

More Than 7 Million Georgians Are Registered To Vote In The March 24 Presidential Primary

More than 7.2 million Georgians are eligible to cast their ballot in the state’s presidential preference primary next month, as state officials prepare...

February 25, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Rev. Bettye Holland Williams (center), president of the Concerned Black Clergy of Metro Atlanta, receives a demonstration of the new system from Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and elections staff.

New Outreach Effort Aims To Bring New Voting Machines To Churches Across Georgia

The Georgia secretary of state’s office is launching an expanded partnership with The King Center to bring demonstrations of the state’s new $104...

February 10, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
House Bill 757 would replace the upcoming free-for-all "jungle" primary for the special election over the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Kelly Loeffler with a traditional party primary.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Bill Shaping Race For Loeffler Seat Stalls In State House

On Friday's Political Rewind , House Speaker David Ralston has ended speculation that the legislature could pass a bill forcing primary elections for...

January 31, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
General Counsel Ryan Germany with the secretary of state's office presents proposed rules to the State Election Board.

Hot Topics At State Election Board Meeting Include Ballots, Voting Machines

A new rule passed Wednesday by the State Election Board will require poll workers to remind voters to review their paper ballots before casting them....

January 22, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

Georgia Buying More New Voting Machines For Counties Ahead Of 2020 Rollout

Nearly half of Georgia’s 159 counties are getting more voting machines than allotted in the original request for proposals , according to the latest...

December 16, 2019
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  • Stephen Fowler
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