PRESS RELEASE: RightCount Expands Georgia Leadership Advisory Council to Strengthen Trust in Election System

PRESS RELEASE: RightCount Expands Georgia Leadership Advisory Council to Strengthen Trust in Election System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 7, 2026

Atlanta, GA – RightCount Georgia, an organization dedicated to rebuilding and sustaining trust in Georgia’s secure election system, today announced the expansion of its State Leadership Advisory Council. As Chair of RightCount’s Georgia operations, former Senate President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson released the following statement:

“RightCount’s work continues to grow because Georgians understand that our election system is one of the most secure in the nation — a system routinely praised by conservative, liberal and centrist experts alike. I’m pleased that our organization’s footprint is expanding, bringing together leaders with deep credibility in their communities. Their experience, integrity and service will help ensure that voters across Georgia have confidence in how elections are run and how votes are counted. Together, we will continue strengthening trust in a system that protects every Georgia voter.”

RightCount’s expanded Leadership Advisory Council in Georgia includes:

Former Senate President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson, RightCount Co-Chair
Chatham County

Sara Beck – Business Consultant, Attorney
Fulton County

Bill Black – Military Veteran, Attorney
Fulton County

George Dillard – Pastor
Fayette County

Jonathan Fordham – Probate Judge
Bleckley County

Pat Gartland – Former Member of Cobb County Elections Board, Former Chair of Christian Coalition
Cobb County

Byron Gatewood – Veteran, Small Business Owner
Cobb County

Brent Herrin – Attorney
Cobb County

Mike Jolley – County Sheriff
Harris County

U.D. Roberts – Veteran, Small Business Owner, Board of Elections Chair
Muscogee County

About RightCount Georgia

RightCount is a 501(c)(3) organization that conducts research and educates citizens about election integrity. To learn more about RightCount’s mission and the steps it is taking to support Georgia’s election system, please visit rightcount.org/Georgia.

Contact: Jay Walker, jay@linkpublicaffairs.com