- Georgia’s Senate added an amendment requiring a full hand recount of the top-of-ticket races (governor and U.S. Senate) in November, drawing sharp Democratic warnings that hand counts could cause delays and errors while Republicans say it would boost confidence.
- The special session was called to address a July 1 deadline that would have banned Georgia’s current QR-code vote-counting method; lawmakers proposed extending that deadline to Jan. 1, 2028 and creating a committee to recommend a new system.
- Voting-rights groups and activists worry any changes so close to midterms could create confusion in this key swing state, where high-profile contests could hinge on timely, trusted results.
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