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Georgia Lawmakers Fail to Replace Voting Equipment, Risk November Elections

4/4/2026

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The Georgia General Assembly ended its session without a plan to replace voting equipment.
Democratic Rep. Saira Draper (D-Ga.) criticized Republicans for failing to resolve the conflict between state law and Dominion Voting machines.
House Republicans and Democrats backed a plan to avoid QR codes by 2028, but Senate Republicans rejected it.
Election officials warned that switching quickly to a new system is nearly impossible, leaving November ballots at risk.

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The Georgia General Assembly ended its session without a plan to replace voting equipment.
Democratic Rep. Saira Draper (D-Ga.) criticized Republicans for failing to resolve the conflict between state law and Dominion Voting machines.
House Republicans and Democrats backed a plan to avoid QR codes by 2028, but Senate Republicans rejected it.
Election officials warned that switching quickly to a new system is nearly impossible, leaving November ballots at risk.