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Runoffs survive in Georgia as lawmakers fixate on other election bills

ATLANTA — Runoffs are here to stay in Georgia, at least for now, as Republican lawmakers instead focused on the priorities of election critics: restricting outside funding, banning drop boxes and enabling challenges to voters’ eligibility.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023

Ga. GOP backs "voter suppression" bill

GOP lawmakers advance last-minute bill to ban drop boxes and make it easier to challenge voters' eligibility

Salon · Mar 1, 2023

Georgia Senate panel passes bill to expand ability to challenge voters

A Georgia Senate committee approved a bill Tuesday that could allow voters to be disqualified based on an allegation that they had changed their address, which voting rights groups said could lead to mass disenfranchisement.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023