Georgia seeks committee to recommend replacement for Dominion voting machines
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How it started
What happened
Governor Brian Kemp called a special session of the general assembly to address issues including the QR ballot code problem. During this session, Sylvania Republican State Sen. Max Burns proposed a bill that would create a committee to research and recommend replacements for Georgia’s current and aging Dominion voting machines. The bill also extends the deadline for removing QR codes from ballots until January 1, 2028.
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Why it matters
The proposed committee would conduct the legwork to understand specifications and standards for new voting equipment. This action could influence future state spending and contracts related to election infrastructure in Georgia.
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Who's involved
- GeorgiaThe state seeking to replace its aging voting infrastructure.
- DominionThe technology provider whose software and machines are currently used in Georgia.
- Brian KempThe Governor who called the special session to address the issues.
- general assemblyThe legislative body tasked with forming the replacement research committee.
- BurnsThe state senator who proposed the bill to create the replacement committee.
- Democratic Party of GeorgiaThe political party expressing concern over the committee selection process.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- DominionSpeculative
Dominion could face changes in future sales contracts and market share in Georgia due to the committee formation.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- General assembly may decide on replacement for aging Dominion machinesGeneral assembly must decide on replacement for aging Dominion voting machinesPossible
- New voting machine procurement may boost Georgia's tech sectorNew voting machine procurement may boost Georgia's tech sectorPossible
- Brad Raffensperger may manage new voting systems as Georgia seeks replacementsBrad Raffensperger may face long-term operational changes managing new voting systemsPossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Georgia lawmakers decided on a new type of voting machine while Dominion machines are currently in use in the state.Sub-event
- In Georgia, aging Dominion voting equipment is being used, with the issue being overseen by election director Holden in Paulding County.Sub-event
- Dominion software was used in Georgia elections.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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Georgia
state of the United States of America
- Middle Georgia State University has a campus in Macon and serves students across several surrounding locations in Georgia.
- A political race for Governor of Georgia is underway, featuring Rick Jackson, who gained an endorsement after a runoff win, while Keisha Lance Bottoms is also seeking the office.
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Dominion
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Brian Kemp
American politician (born 1963)