Georgia is a battleground state for elections in the United States that are determining factors in who wins the Presidential election. Both political parties have exerted all means to win the state. Entering into the battle are reinvigorated citizens who have rediscovered self-government by taking bold immediate action on election integrity, passing a slate of new laws to restore trust in its electoral system.
Georgians observed vulnerabilities in the 2020 election cycle that sparked change. Laws have been passed and new laws are in the works that all 50 states need to know about. Let’s dive in!
The 2020 U.S. presidential election in Georgia was a turning point, defined by razor-thin margins and disputes over election security. Concerned citizens responded by reviewing their election laws with a fine toothed comb and taking action through the legislative process.
Georgia passed SB 202 on March 25 2021, which set them on the path towards election integrity leading up to the 2022 and 2024 elections. It replaced signature match for absentee ballots with a voter I.D. requirement, shortened the time to request absentee ballots to at least 11 days before Election Day and limited the use of drop boxes to supervised locations during early voting hours (rather than allowing voters to drop off ballots at designated locations).
Senate Bill 189 was signed into law on May 7, 2024, mandated that the text portions of ballots produced by ballot marking devices be used for vote tabulation and recounts, rather than any machine coding. The bill also removes the Secretary of State from the State Election Board and establishes additional conflict of interest provisions for election officials.
House Bill 974 enacted in Georgia's 2023-2024 legislative session, mandates that the Secretary of State establish and maintain a statewide system for posting scanned paper ballots, ensuring transparency in elections. It also requires that ballots used in optical scan voting systems include a visible watermark security feature to enhance election integrity. The bill also specifies minimum resolution requirements for these scans to ensure clarity and accessibility.
House Bill 1207 enacted in the same session mandates that local election superintendents provide candidates the opportunity to review and verify their identifying information on ballots before printing or programming. This process aims to ensure accuracy in candidate details on ballots, enhancing election integrity.
Critical accomplishments
From this groundwork laid over 4 years of action, Georgia developed SB 303 in early 2025 to transition from electronic voting machines to hand-marked, hand counted paper ballots. This bill was proposed in February 2025 by Senator Colton Moore, with co-sponsors Senator Steve Gooch and Senator Greg Doleza, and is in the early stages of the legislative process. Immediate action is called for from all Georgian’s to tell their representatives they want this passed.
All citizens are encouraged to read every detail for themselves.
Another critical action in Georgia is the HB 215, the “Voter List Integrity Act” which aims to get rid of the ERIC system. The Bill was introduced on January 29, 2025, with a goal to keep voter rolls accurate by making it easier to remove inactive or ineligible voters, which supporters say is a key tool against fraud. The measure requires regular audits of voter registration databases and sets stricter deadlines for challenges to voter eligibility, incorporating lessons from the chaotic post-election challenges of 2020.
These are laws that can improve our election going forward, that all states must join.
The cure to the disease ailling the United States is an energized, educated and active citizenry. People who demand their elected representatives actually represent their interests. This was the revolutionary idea established in 1776’s Declaration of Independence. Therefore, self determination requires action. Now is the time!
Here are some steps to take:
STEP 1 read the Georgia legislation SB 303
It calls for (1) “the same type of paper ballots used for absentee ballots” (2) “hand marked by the elector, and (3) tabulated in a publicly recorded hand count occurring at the polling place where such ballots were cast.” Links:
STEP 2 find your representatives
STEP 3 Email your reps
STEP 4 review your state election laws and advocate for the best changes to your laws, for the desired outcome. Or advocate for your state legislation if already in action.
STEP 5 Don’t quit. Be relentless. Check in for progress. Rally additional support to demonstrate this is desired by the majority of people.
STEP 6 observe the successes of other states
https://voterga.nationbuilder.com/call_to_action_sb303_hb215HB215 would be a good next action for review.
Georgia’s work to protect election integrity leading into 2024 is a monumental accomplishment in recovering and redeeming our constitutional republic. With SB 303 and HB 215 entered into Georgia’s legislative process, these sought for changes have a chance, if the people exercise their power. Georgia presents a case study to inspire action in all U.S. states to address election integrity with legislative action. Taking action with widespread involvement in self-government is how the U.S. stays free.
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