Verified Voting

Georgia's special legislative session wrapped up this week with major implications for the state's elections. Lawmakers sent legislation to the governor’s desk expanding risk-limiting audits (RLAs) and delaying changes to the state's QR-code tabulation system until 2028 —a development Verified Voting's Strategy and Policy Director Mark Lindeman says brings necessary clarity for election officials:

“Georgia’s election officials, voters, and communities have faced months of uncertainty about the immediate future of Georgia elections. This legislation calls for moving to a new voting system in 2027, and election officials can continue to focus on running secure and fair elections this year.”

The legislation expands RLAs to additional contests, building on a practice Verified Voting has long championed as a rigorous, efficient way for election officials to confirm the results.

Read the full statement:

Long-Time Expert on Georgia’s Election Systems Says Special Session Vote Brings Clarity for Election Officials After Months of Uncertainty Jun242026Press ReleasePHILADELPHIA (June 24, 2026) — In response to Georgia’s special legislative session passing legislation that delays changes to the state’s QR-code tabulation system until 2028 and expands risk-limiting audits, Verified Voting’s Strategy and Policy Director Mark Lindeman...