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Georgia Bans Q.R. Codes for Vote Tabulation Amid Controversy

3/8/2026

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A Georgia law banning Q.R. codes for vote tabulation will take effect on July 1, 2024.
At a State Election Board meeting, member Messerlie defended her actions, calling Q.R. codes illegal.
She asserted past fraud influenced the 2020 election and that rules were violated.
The board, dominated by Trump supporters, did not reprimand Messerlie.
Republican legislators have not proposed viable alternatives that could disrupt upcoming elections.

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Story summary

A Georgia law banning Q.R. codes for vote tabulation will take effect on July 1, 2024.
At a State Election Board meeting, member Messerlie defended her actions, calling Q.R. codes illegal.
She asserted past fraud influenced the 2020 election and that rules were violated.
The board, dominated by Trump supporters, did not reprimand Messerlie.
Republican legislators have not proposed viable alternatives that could disrupt upcoming elections.