Georgia Senate Rejects Hand-Marked Ballots for November Elections
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Georgias State Senate Rejects Bill for Hand-Marked Paper Ballots: Lawmakers Fail to Pass Senate Bill 568, Leaving Voting System Overhaul in Limbo
Georgias State Senate has rejected a bill that would have switched to hand-marked paper ballots for this Novembers elections. The measure, Senate Bill 568, fell short in a 27-21 vote, with seven senators absent due to concerns over potential disruptions. The push for hand-marked ballots comes from a 2020 state law banning QR codes on ballots, set to take effect on July 1st. Critics argue that the current touchscreen system makes it difficult for voters to verify their choices. Supporters, including some election security advocates, say hand-marked ballots would build more trust. However, opponents worry that the rushed change could cause chaos, especially since the states voting machines cost over $100 million just before the 2020 election. With the bill dead after missing Fridays deadline, lawmakers now face a scramble to ditch the QR codes without upending the May primary. Efforts to overhaul Georgias voting system continue as midterms approach, with calls growing louder to act before time runs out.
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