Waiting, yet again, for Fulton County election results
Since at least 2007, Fulton County has dealt with elections-related problems that range from the criminal to the absurd.
So with the country watching Georgia and the race for the 6th congressional district — which culminated in a June runoff between Jon Ossoff and Karen Handel and was seen nationwide as a referendum on President Donald Trump — they found yet another way to mess up. This time, on a national stage.
In the 6th district race, results weren’t ready until after 2 a.m. In South Fulton, where residents elected their first mayor and council, it took until almost 3:30 a.m. It took more than six hours to count them.
Fulton Commission Chairman John Eaves said he wanted an error-free election. Problems like a long-delayed count, with everyone watching, are “a missed opportunity to shine,” he said.
To read more about Tuesday's vote, and previous issues in Fulton elections, click here.
About the Author
Arielle Kass covers Gwinnett County for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She started at the paper in 2010, and has covered business and local government beats around metro Atlanta. Arielle is a graduate of Emory University.
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