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Georgia Calls Special Session Over QR-Code Voting Deadline

6/14/2026

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Guidance from Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and the State Election Board has left Georgia counties uncertain about counting votes for July 28 special election.
Governor Brian Kemp called a special session to fix the QR-code voting issue and redraw congressional maps.
The State Election Board warned that without a deadline extension counties must use hand-marked paper ballots, as a 2024 law bans QR-code tabulation after July 1 2026, with no replacement existing.

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Guidance from Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and the State Election Board has left Georgia counties uncertain about counting votes for July 28 special election.
Governor Brian Kemp called a special session to fix the QR-code voting issue and redraw congressional maps.
The State Election Board warned that without a deadline extension counties must use hand-marked paper ballots, as a 2024 law bans QR-code tabulation after July 1 2026, with no replacement existing.