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    September 18, 2024 Knight Election Law Forum

    Georgia

    The third Knight Election Law Forum, a collaboration between Knight Foundation, the American Bar Association’s Task Force for American Democracy and the University of Georgia School of Law was held on September 18, 2024. This virtual series aims to equip journalists with essential, nonpartisan, fact-based knowledge on election law to better inform their communities in the lead-up to the 2024 elections and beyond.

    Panelists include:

    • C. Ryan Germany, Gilbert Harrell 
    • Audrey A. Haynes, University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs 
    • Lori A. Ringhand, University of Georgia School of Law 
    • Peter Simmons, Protect Democracy 
    • Charles Stewart III, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    • Bryan P. Tyson, Taylor English 

    Moderated by:

    • Dr. Jonathan Peters, University of Georgia

    The panel was held virtually from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The event focuses on Georgia’s specific election law issues, tailored for local journalists. This event provides practical, nonpartisan, fact-based guidance on understanding state election laws, ensuring journalists are prepared to cover critical election issues accurately and effectively.

    Resources

    MIT Election Data and Science Lab

    A research lab that applies scientific principles to studying elections was created by MIT to enhance understanding of election systems.

    Georgia Election Code

    The official set of laws governing elections in Georgia. It provides detailed information on election procedures, voter rights, and administrative rules.

    Georgia State Election Board meeting records

    Official documents and transcripts from Georgia State Election Board meetings. These provide insights into decision-making processes and current issues in election administration.

    Georgia Code section on election contests

    Specific legal provisions detailing the procedures for contesting election results in Georgia, including timelines and grounds for contests.

    Protect Democracy

    A nonprofit dedicated to preventing the erosion of democratic norms and institutions in the U.S.

    “Taking the Pulse of Georgia Local Election Officials After Senate Bill 202” University of Georgia research by Trey Hood

    Academic research focusing on voter behavior and attitudes in Georgia, specifically mentioned in relation to reactions to Senate Bill 202.

    State of Georgia Elections Division

    Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s Office organizes and oversees all election activity, including voter registration, and municipal, state, county, and federal elections.

    Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC)

    A nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization created by and comprised of state election officials from around the United States to help election officials maintain more accurate voter rolls and detect possible illegal voting.

    Electoral Count Reform Act 2022

    Clarifies the procedures for counting electoral votes, limits the role of the vice president to a ceremonial capacity, and raises the threshold for objections in Congress to prevent future attempts to overturn election results.

    Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky

    Landmark decision of the US Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of governmental speech restrictions in a polling place venue.