Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
Summary
Georgia lawmakers will meet in a special session this week to fix issues caused by a law banning the use of QR codes on ballots for official vote counts after July 1, 2026. The state has not yet created a new vote-counting method, raising concerns about confusion and legal challenges for upcoming elections, including a special congressional election in July.Key Facts
- Georgia uses QR codes printed on ballots to count votes in elections.
- A 2024 law banned the use of QR codes for official vote counting after July 1, 2026.
- No new method to count votes has been established since the ban was passed.
- Republican Governor Brian Kemp called a special legislative session to address this and redraw congressional maps.
- There are conflicting instructions from the secretary of state and the State Election Board for election officials.
- A special election for a U.S. House seat in Georgia is scheduled for July 28, with early voting starting July 6.
- President Donald Trump criticized touchscreen voting machines using QR codes in a 2025 executive order, but courts have blocked it.
- Lawmakers rejected extending the QR code deadline earlier this year, leaving little time to implement a new system before the special election.
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