Tag: voting
This Clark Atlanta student works to rally Georgia’s youth vote year-round
Ahead of this year’s presidential election, young voters are gearing up to head to the polls in November. But for Michael Brent IV, civic engagement is a year-round project. Brent, 21, is a senior at Clark Atlanta University, studying political science with a concentration in public policy. He also serves as president of the CAU Democrats—an organization that promotes political awareness and engagement on campus and helps register students to vote.
An Atlantan shares lessons learned while working the polls
One of the first things my mom had me do when I graduated from college was get registered to vote and sign up to work the election polls. I remember always going with her to vote. She made sure all her children—all nine of us—were exposed to the process.
Georgia’s Gen Z voters prepare to step up to the ballot box
There are, at last count, more than 7 million registered voters in Georgia; roughly an eighth of them—more than 800,000—are between the ages of 18 and 24. The state’s youngest voting cohort, all members of Generation Z, is distinct from the rest of the electorate by several measures.
Why do Georgia’s voting stickers now say, “I secured my vote”?
In 2020, the stickers handed out at polling places across Georgia began showing signs of anxiety—relatable, for sure. Previously a cheery illustration of a peach beneath the phrase “I’m a Georgia voter,” the item acquired another sentence, in shoutier lettering: I SECURED MY VOTE! The update was introduced by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger following a period of heightened attention to how Americans vote.
Georgia’s 2022 midterm election ballot questions, explained
Curious about those ballot questions this midterm? Here’s what they mean, from constitutional amendments to the City of Atlanta special referendum.
Commissioner of What? Your guide to the lesser-known officers on your ballot, what they do, and why it matters
Political positions like State School Superintendent and Commissioner of Agriculture may not get the same level of airtime as the big-ticket races, but these offices are vitally important, and the elected officials who win them influence the lives of millions of Georgians. Check out this guide to Georgia’s down-ballot races: the office, what it does and doesn’t do, and why it matters for you and your neighbors.
What to know about voting in Georgia in the 2022 elections
How do I send an absentee ballot in Georgia? How long do I have to request one? What happened to drop boxes? How long is early voting? Are people really banned from passing out water in line? Your questions about voting this year, answered.
PSA: Make sure you’re registered to vote today to vote in Georgia’s May 24 primary
Want to vote in Georgia's May 24, 2022 primary election? The last day to register to vote in the May 24 primary is April 25, 2022. Be sure to double-check your registration status online or submit your new registration today.
Here’s how redistricting changed Georgia’s 2022 maps for the House, state Senate, and U.S. House
In the rush of first-of-the-year news, you might have missed Georgia's new state House, state Senate, and Congressional maps, which were signed into law on December 31. Here's a look at the results of the latest redistricting process.
MLB All-Star Game is pulling out of metro Atlanta due to the new voting laws
"Fair access to voting continues to have our game’s unwavering support," said the MLB commissioner in a statement.