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An Atlantan shares lessons learned while working the polls

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.
Generation Z Georgia’s youngest voters step up to the ballot box

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 say, "I secured my vote"?

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

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.
A guide to Georgia's down-ballot races, what each job does, and why they matter

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

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.
How to register to vote in Georgia

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.
Georgia Redistricting Maps

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.
Atlanta loses 2021 MLB All-Star Game

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.
Here's what's going on with voting legislation in Georgia

Here’s what’s going on with voting legislation in Georgia and why opponents say it’s clear “voter suppression”

After Monday's Crossover Day, 12 different bills remain alive in the House and Senate and could make a variety of drastic changes to Georgia's elections laws, including doing away with no-excuse absentee voting, requiring absentee voter ID, restricting the locations of ballot drop boxes, and limiting the hours for early voting. Republicans in support of the bills say the changes are needed to protect the integrity of elections; Democrats say the bills are clearly voter suppression tactics.

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