Georgia House votes to require watermarks on election ballots

GOP state lawmakers press for Georgia ballot watermarks in ongoing quest for voter confidence

The Georgia House overwhelmingly passed legislation on Wednesday that would require ballots in future elections to have a visible watermark security feature. On Wednesday, House Bill 976 was passed 167-1,

Georgia House votes to require watermarks on election ballots

Georgia voters could see a watermark on their ballot beginning in November.

Georgia House votes to require watermarks on election ballots

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia voters could see a watermark on their ballot beginning in November, a move Republican supporters said would assure citizens that their ballots are authentic. The House on Wednesday voted 167-1 for House Bill 976, sending it to the Senate for more debate. “It will bring more confidence from our people who vote, and it’s something we need to restore.” said Rep. Steve Tarvin, a Chickamauga Republican. Georgia ballots are alre…

Georgia House votes to require watermarks on election ballots

Georgia ballots are already printed on special security paper, under a law passed in 2021 after Georgia’s disputed 2020 presidential election.

Georgia House votes to require watermarks on election ballots

Georgia voters could see a watermark on their ballot beginning in November, a move Republican supporters said would assure citizens that their ballots are authentic.

Georgia House votes to require watermarks on election ballots to authenticate record

“It will bring more confidence from our people who vote, and it’s something we need to restore.” said Rep. Steve Tarvin, a Chickamauga Republican.