Politics
Politics

Lawmakers begin talks about how to replace Georgia’s aging vote system

Voters turn out at the Roswell Branch Public Library to cast ballots early in June’s 6th Congressional District special election. (Photo by Phil Skinner)
Voters turn out at the Roswell Branch Public Library to cast ballots early in June’s 6th Congressional District special election. (Photo by Phil Skinner)
By Kristina Torres
Sept 25, 2017

Just as federal officials began acknowledging which of 21 states Russian-backed hackers targeted ahead of last year's presidential election, Georgia lawmakers began to weigh in on how to replace Georgia's aging and potentially vulnerable election system.

Georgia was not among the targeted states, but the conversation Friday was an important step in what will likely be a long process.

State leaders must agree on which type of new system to use, how much to pay, as well as changes to state laws that currently mandate the all-electronic system Georgia already has.

Read more about what experts recommend and why this is only the beginning by clicking here to read our premium story on myAJC.com.

About the Author

Kristina Torres
More Stories

Keep Reading

The AJC's "Politically Georgia" podcast interviewed U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, pictured speaking at the Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon in Columbus in August. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

Ossoff says Republican opponents ‘own’ looming Medicaid cuts

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff said his Republican challengers for U.S. Senate must explain their support for Medicaid cuts found in the "big, beautiful bill."

Ossoff’s $12M fundraising blitz underscores his Senate firepower

The Democrat’s campaign said Wednesday that Ossoff collected more than 233,000 donations averaging $36 between July and September.

OPINION

How Trump’s megabill and a Senate retirement made Jon Ossoff’s race easier

Sen. Thom Tillis' retirement tells us a lot about the current dynamics in Washington — and a little about how U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s race in Georgia just got a bit easier.

The Latest

So far, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s funding wins have been mainly about improvements to Georgia military bases, which might seem awkward for a Republican to criticize, Jamie Dupree writes. (Brynn Anderson/AP)

Credit: Brynn Anderson/AP

OPINION

Republicans grumble about Democrat Jon Ossoff’s spending wins in Congress

The Senate vote on health subsidies sets up Georgia’s 2026 race

What we learned from a Democratic win in an Athens House seat

Featured

A MARTA operator is seen inside the control room of one of the new MARTA trains during the unveiling of these trains on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

MARTA chief says new train cars give smooth, quiet ride

Interim CEO Jonathan Hunt told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s editorial board he is focused on project delivery, which he said is key to winning back public trust.

God’s Acre: Former Native American boarding school reveals complex history

A Native American boarding school established by Moravian missionaries in North Georgia in the early 19th century reveals a complicated and compelling history.

Why Midtown’s holiday lights display is a little less vibrant this year

Midtown Bright, the annual winter lights display, was cut back this year.