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Georgia Gov. Kemp Seeks AG Guidance on Removing Pro-Trump Election Board Members

Aug 26, 2024, 05:56 PM

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has sought guidance from the State Attorney General on whether he has the authority to remove certain Pro-Trump members of the State Election Board. This move comes amid concerns from voting rights groups, Democrats, and some Republicans regarding the board's recent decisions, which they perceive as potentially undermining election integrity. The board, which has a right-wing majority, has been under scrutiny for its actions related to election law changes and ethics concerns. Additionally, there are calls for hand counting ballots to verify voting machine totals. Governor Kemp's request highlights ongoing debates about election security and the role of the State Election Board in Georgia.