Georgia Elections Bill Fails, Which Could Lead to Quick Switch to Hand-Marked Ballots

Failure of Ga. elections bill could mean hand-marked ballots

Georgia lawmakers set up the possibility of a swift conversion to hand-marked paper ballots this year when they failed to pass a bill early Friday morning that would have gradually replaced the state’s touchscreen voting system.

Lawmakers weigh special session to address voting concerns

The state House and Senate adjourned Sine Die without voting on a proposed overhaul of the state’s voting systems or a switch to hand-marked paper ballots.

Election measures capsize on the final day of Georgia’s 2026 legislative session

In an unexpected twist, members of the House and Senate concluded the 2026 legislative session without ending their longstanding stalemate over election policy, as Georgia hurtles toward the deadline for removing QR codes from voters’ ballots without a clear solution…

Georgia elections bill fails, which could lead to quick switch to hand-marked ballots

ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers set up the possibility of a swift statewide conversion to paper ballots filled out by hand this year when they failed to pass a bill early Friday morning that would have gradually replaced the state’s touchscreen…

Georgia House will consider election bill during session's last day

(The Center Square) – The Rules Committee in the Georgia House of Representatives agreed on Thursday afternoon to move a bill to the floor that would delay the elimination of