In a Georgia household, a unique competition unfolds between a couple who both serve as elections directors in different counties. Akyn Beck, the elections director in Floyd County, and her husband Noah Beck, the elections director in Polk County, engage in a friendly rivalry to see who can report election results the fastest on election night.
The Becks take this competition seriously, with both having claimed victories in results reporting in previous elections. They humorously refer to themselves as 'the best election director in the state' when at home. Despite a new law requiring counties to report early vote results within an hour after polls close, the Becks aim to surpass this deadline by reporting as early as 7:02 p.m. to determine the election outcome swiftly.
On Election Day, the couple won't have time to interact much, as they will be focused on monitoring the state's election website to see whose results are posted first. In the event that Noah Beck wins, he is known to flaunt his victory by displaying his reporting time prominently on the kitchen table. Akyn Beck, on the other hand, describes herself as a more gracious winner.
Once the results are reported and both counties conduct a thorough audit, the Becks plan to celebrate their hard work, possibly by enjoying a nice dinner or taking a well-deserved nap. This friendly competition not only adds excitement to their roles as elections directors but also showcases their dedication to efficiently delivering election results in Georgia.
