Holly Kesler@HollyKesler
The Chairman of the GA Republican Party has issued a statement on the denial of the GA State Election Board to attend Election Night reporting on Tuesday, May 19th, by the Secretary of State’s Office.
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-408) gives candidates and political parties the right to appoint poll watchers with access to polling places and tabulation centers, and the State Election Board (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-30) is charged with ensuring uniform, lawful, and transparent election practices.
Georgians deserve maximum transparency in our elections — especially this year. Brad Raffensperger, our current Secretary of State, oversees much of the state’s election administration and is now a candidate for Governor in the 2026 election.
The final aggregation and reporting of votes on Election Night should leave zero room for doubt. With a candidate overseeing the process that will determine his own race, Georgians have every right to demand even greater real-time visibility.
We call on Secretary Raffensperger to lead by example: open the Election Night Reporting Room to additional independent observers and the public so every step of tabulation and reporting can be seen.
Transparency isn’t optional — it’s how we protect trust in our elections.
Please call or email Secretary Raffensperger’s office TODAY and ask him to “Allow full observer access to the Election Night Reporting Room so every Georgian can have full confidence in the results.”
Your voice matters. Let’s ensure our elections exceed the minimum requirements of the law and earn the public’s complete trust!
Office: 404-656-2881
Email: sos.ga.gov/form/contact-us
