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News Articles: Secretary of State

Democratic candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are coordinating their efforts in the election as they seek to flip Georgia’s two Senate seats.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: High Early Voter Turnout, With 75k Newly Registered, In Runoff Race

Friday on Political Rewind: our panel discusses a wide array of topics, from the coronavirus vaccine to the dynamics of the Senate runoff races.

Also, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received widespread acclaim for refusing to bow to pressure to label President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia a fraud. However, a new report from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution finds Raffensperger’s office might have inflated its investigations in cases of voter fraud for political purposes. Our panel weighs in on how the allegations may play into voter mistrust of the election process.

December 18, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 2 more
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgians should expect to wait in line on Election Day amidst record turnout.

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  • Elections

Georgia Secretary Of State On Election Attacks: 'Integrity Still Counts'

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has faced sharp attacks from fellow Republicans for defending the integrity of Georgia's election.

November 19, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Georgians should expect to wait in line on Election Day amidst record turnout.

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  • Politics

Georgia's Republican Senators Call On Secretary Of State To Resign

Sen. David Perdue and Sen. Kelly Loeffler are calling on Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to resign after "too many failures in Georgia elections this year," though the lawmakers failed to cite evidence to support their claims.

November 09, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
People wait in line to vote early at the State Farm Arena on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Record First Day Of Early Voting In Georgia — And First Key Senate Debate

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The first day of early in-person voting saw record turnout. The Georgia Secretary of State's office says more than 128,500 Georgians cast their ballots on Monday. That number is far above the 90,000 who voted on the first day of early voting in 2016.

Also: Sen. David Perdue and challenger Jon Ossoff met yesterday in the first televised debate in the race for Perdue’s Senate seat. Both lobbed harsh criticism towards their opponent with just weeks to go in the contest.

October 13, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
The Georgia Secretary of State's office has launched a new online absentee ballot request portal for the November election.

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  • Elections

1.1 Million Georgians Have Already Requested Absentee Ballots For November

While the secretary of state's office has not mailed absentee applications to 7 million Georgians again, increased interest in absentee voting because of the coronavirus pandemic continues ahead of November.

September 17, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Fulton County election workers sort absentee ballots during a pilot audit after the June 9 primary.

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  • Elections

Court Hears Arguments In Georgia Absentee Deadline Lawsuit

As concerns mount over an increase in absentee-by-mail voting, a lawsuit seeks to change the deadline for Georgians to return their ballot.

August 19, 2020
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Democrat John Barrow, left, and Republican Brad Raffensperger, right, at the first Atlanta Press Club/Georgia Public Broadcasting Debate. Raffensberger did not attend the second debate.

Election Season Ends Tuesday With Runoffs For Secretary Of State, Public Service Commission

Tuesday is again Election Day in Georgia with runoffs for secretary of state and a spot on the Public Service Commission. Voters will choose between...

December 03, 2018
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Republican Brad Raffensperger (left) and Democrat John Barrow

Early Voting, Absentee Ballots For Dec. 4 Runoff In Georgia

Whether you voted in the Midterm Elections or not, registered voters are eligible to vote in the Dec. 4 runoff for the office of secretary of state and...

November 19, 2018
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By:
  • Jade Abdul-Malik
The secretary of state regulates and certifies elections in Georgia and will be instrumental in updating the state's antiquated voting machines.

Powered By The People: Need New Voting Machines? Ask The Secretary Of State

With less than a month remaining before Georgia's midterm elections, GPB's Morning Edition is taking a look at the importance of the offices on the...

November 08, 2018
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt

Georgia Midterm Elections: Down-Ballot Results, Analysis

A record number of Georgians cast votes in the midterm elections this year. Contested races went into the early hours of the morning, and the contest...

November 08, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Elena Rivera ,
  • and 1 more

Georgia Says Not Enough Time, Resources To Switch To Paper Ballots

A federal judge could decide as soon as tomorrow whether Georgia must switch from digital touchscreen voting machines to a paper ballot system. A group...

September 13, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Rickey Bevington
The homepage of the Georgia Secretary of State's app on 7/31/18. Social media links at the bottom redirect to Brian Kemp's social media pages, which are primarily being used to promote his campaign for Georgia's governor.

Social Media Links Raise Questions About Ga. Secretary Of State App

UPDATE 10:26 a.m. Aug. 2: The "GA SOS" app has been updated to remove all social media links to Brian Kemp from the app. UPDATE 6:10 p.m. July 31: Brian...

August 02, 2018
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Rickey Bevington

Georgia Elections Affect Everything From School Safety To Your Power Bill

Primary election day is May 22 and all of the state's top elected officials are on the ballot. There will be a new governor, lieutenant governor and...

May 21, 2018
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Stephen Fowler
The State Capitol of Georgia

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  • Politics

Now Hiring: Qualifying Begins For Every Race on Georgia Ballot

On this edition of Political Rewind, qualifying for every race on the Georgia ballot begins today, and for the first time in recent memory, newly...

March 05, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
A map of Georgia's Senate districts.

The Ethics Of Running For Office While Running Elections

Georgia’s Secretary of State is in charge of its voting system. And it’s an elected office. So the person who oversees fair elections, also runs as a...

December 10, 2017
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By:
  • Emily Cureton and
  • Adam Ragusea

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