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Georgia Board Rebukes America PAC for Ballot Missteps

2/20/2026

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The Georgia State Election Board reprimanded America PAC, a political action committee founded by Elon Musk, for sending pre-filled absentee ballot applications ahead of the 2024 election.
Counties including Chattooga, Cherokee, Coweta, Floyd, and Whitfield flagged the issue.
The board found America PAC violated Georgia law by failing to include required disclaimers on the applications.
The reprimand occurred during the board's monthly meeting in Barrow County.

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The Georgia State Election Board reprimanded America PAC, a political action committee founded by Elon Musk, for sending pre-filled absentee ballot applications ahead of the 2024 election.
Counties including Chattooga, Cherokee, Coweta, Floyd, and Whitfield flagged the issue.
The board found America PAC violated Georgia law by failing to include required disclaimers on the applications.
The reprimand occurred during the board's monthly meeting in Barrow County.