Georgia Governor Signs Controversial Election Law Amendments
The new legislation, signed by Governor Brian Kemp, introduces significant changes to voter eligibility and registration processes ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
- The law eases the process for third-party candidates to qualify for the ballot, requiring presence in 20 states or territories.
- Critics argue the law could disenfranchise voters through stricter eligibility challenges and changes to homeless voter registrations.
- Voting rights groups, including the ACLU and Fair Fight, plan to challenge the law, citing voter suppression concerns.
- The law allows for voter roll purges up to 45 days before an election, tightening previous federal restrictions.
- Homeless voters must now register using a county office address, potentially complicating their ability to vote.