secretary of state
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2020 Election
What Georgia Secretary of State’s Order to Hand Recount Votes Means
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger ordered a hand recount of votes from the 2020 presidential race early on Nov. 11. Raffensperger, a registered Republican, said there will be a recount of votes in all 159 counties in the state of Georgia. In total, Georgia had almost 5 million votes…
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2018 Election
Secretary of State Runoff is Tuesday: Where the Candidates Stand
Democrat John Barrow and Republican Brad Raffensperger will face off in Tuesday’s runoff election for Secretary of State. Neither candidate got 50 percent of the vote in the general election last month. Raffensperger led Barrow by 16,539 votes. Grady Newsource compiled information about where the candidates stand on the issues. On the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Voter Purges Could Affect Athens Residents
Athens residents could be removed from registration rolls if they have not voted in recent elections and do not confirm their residency. If removed, they will be unable to vote in elections after the upcoming midterm elections on Nov. 6, 2018. Cora Wright, elections assistant at the Athens-Clarke County…
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2018 Election
How to Register to Vote in Athens
Tuesday, Sept. 24, is National Voter Registration Day. Do you know if you’re registered to vote? You can check your registration status on the Secretary of State website. You’ll enter your first initial, last name, county, and date of birth to verify your voter page. If you aren’t registered, you…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens’ Classic Center Grand Opening Gala
By: Julie Calhoun The Classic Center’s Expansion Grand Opening Gala wasn’t just about champagne and black ties. With the official cut of the ribbon the 24 million dollar expansion is ready to host many new events here in Athens. Secretary of State Brian Kemp is bringing the Georgia Republican Party…