Georgia State Election Board votes against taking over Fulton County elections | Mark Niesse/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Georgia State Election Board unanimously voted against a potential state takeover of elections in Fulton County following the 2020 presidential race. The board acknowledged that Fulton County, known for its Democratic voters, had made significant improvements to its election operations over the past two years. A performance review initiated by Republican state legislators under a voting law passed in 2021 prompted these corrections. While the board decided against replacing Fulton’s bipartisan election board, they encouraged the county to continue its progress in preparation for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. The performance review did not find any violations of state laws, and Fulton County officials emphasized their commitment to making election operations more accountable statewide. The performance review had initially revealed disorganization and a lack of urgency in resolving issues in prior years but acknowledged the substantial changes made since 2020. The board also dismissed an allegation regarding illegal ballot scanning at State Farm Arena during the election. Read Article