Question 1

Can non-citizens vote in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

No. It's illegal to vote in Georgia in any election if you are not a U.S. citizen. This is also true for federal elections in all 50 states.

Question 2

Does Georgia have a strict Voter ID requirement?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 3

Who is in charge of ensuring Georgia's elections are secure?

Accepted Answer

The elections division of the Georgia Secretary of State's office oversees all election activity, including voter registration and municipal, state, county, and federal elections. The Office of the Secretary of State works closely with county election offices to make sure that policies are followed and elections take place according to established laws and rules. Local election officials and poll workers, everyday Americans from both parties, receive training to ensure strict compliance with standards that ensure transparency, accuracy and security in elections.

Question 4

What conservative third parties have assessed Georgia election laws and procedures deeming them to be secure?

Accepted Answer

In a recent independent study, the conservative Heritage Foundation found Georgia's election laws, regulations and procedures to be among the most secure in America.

Question 5

Are Georgia's voting machines secure?

Accepted Answer

The voting machines that Georgians use to complete their ballots are not connected to the internet. This limits cybersecurity risks and protects machines from computer hackers. Additional security is provided through encryption, multifactor authentication, and role-based access controls. The machines also print a paper ballot, which is auditable. Having an "auditable" paper ballot ensures that, if election officials need to conduct an audit or recount, they can confirm that your ballot is valid.

Question 6

What major election security reforms were instituted after the 2020 elections?

Accepted Answer

Senate Bill 202 was adopted by the Georgia General Assembly in 2021 and brings about a number of security enhancement changes in elections. For example, under the new law, voters who wish to cast their ballot by absentee ballot must provide their Driver's License number or other forms of voter ID specified on the absentee ballot form and request their ballot at least 11 days before the election.

Question 7

How have Georgians reacted to these recent election reforms?

Accepted Answer

MIT's Election Data and Science Lab, in conjunction with the University of Georgia surveyed registered voters on various aspects of updated voting processes in Georgia. Following the 2022 midterm elections, nearly all (97%) Georgia voters rated their interactions with poll workers as "good" or "excellent". Almost 9-in-10 (89.7%) voters feel confident in the elections process.

Question 8

Are Georgia ballot drop boxes secure and routinely monitored?

Accepted Answer

All ballot drop boxes in Georgia are constantly monitored by video surveillance.

Question 9

How does Georgia make sure that election results are correct?

Accepted Answer

Georgia runs audits after the elections to help ensure everything is operating as it should and that votes are counted accurately. This helps election officials make sure that the outcome of the election is also correct.

Question 10

Has Georgia taken steps to avoid any instances of duplicate voter registration that may allow someone to vote more than once?

Accepted Answer

Georgia is an active participant in a multi-state database to combat voter fraud and check duplicate voter registrations.

Question 11

How do I confirm my absentee ballot was received and accepted?

Accepted Answer

Once you've submitted your absentee ballot, you can confirm it was received and accepted by visiting the Georgia My Voter Page. You can also contact your county elections office to check on its status.

Question 12

What were the audit results of the 2024 general election?

Accepted Answer

Election officials in all of Georgia's 159 counties hand counted randomly selected ballots as part of the statewide audit of the 2024 Presidential Election. A risk limit of 5% was set for the risk limiting audit (RLA), a limit that is among the best in the country for jurisdictions that conduct RLAs. The audit confirmed the outcome of the contest. Of the 442 batches, 381 (86.1%) had no deviation. All others fell within an expected margin of error for a hand count.

Question 13

Who investigates suspected election and voter fraud in Georgia?

Accepted Answer

The Georgia Secretary of State's office investigates allegations of election and voter fraud. To learn more, contact the Georgia Secretary of State's office either online or by phone (404.656.2881).

Question 14

How can I be sure state certification of election results are accurate?

Accepted Answer

As a matter of state law, certification is a mandatory, ministerial duty, meaning that officials have no discretion to refuse to certify accurate election results. RightCount is committed to protecting the certification process to help ensure that elections are concluded in a timely manner and the will of Georgia voters is recognized.

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