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New poll shows conservative Georgians generally trust state’s election process

FILE - Voting machines fill the floor for early voting at State Farm Arena, Oct. 12, 2020, in Atlanta. Critics of the voting equipment used in Georgia say the state's plan to wait until after 2024 presidential election to install a software update meant to address flaws that an expert says leave the machines open to attack is irresponsible. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
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FILE - Voting machines fill the floor for early voting at State Farm Arena, Oct. 12, 2020, in Atlanta. Critics of the voting equipment used in Georgia say the state's plan to wait until after 2024 presidential election to install a software update meant to address flaws that an expert says leave the machines open to attack is irresponsible. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

The majority of self-identified conservatives in Georgia have confidence in the state’s election process. That’s according to a recent poll commissioned by the Secure Elections Project.

Two-thirds of Georgia Republicans and conservative-leaning independents are satisfied with the state’s system of elections. 84% of respondents are content with how elections are administered locally and agree with the statement “my vote counts,” amid speculation around voter fraud and security in the 2020 presidential election.

“It’s gratifying to see hard work pay off,” said Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. “Secure elections and accessible voting are my top priorities, which is why I supported Georgia’s legislative efforts to ban foreign interference in elections and will continue to push for a state constitutional amendment that bans non-citizens from voting. Georgia voters understand the hard work being done across the state to keep Georgia #1 for election security.”

Georgia’s system of elections has been under national attention since the 2018 gubernatorial election but came to a peak after the 2020 presidential election. Despite allegations of voter fraud, multiple audits of the 2020 election found no evidence of significant wrongdoing.

Martin Matheny is WUGA's Program Director and a host and producer of our local news program 'Athens News Matters.' He started at WUGA in 2012 as a part-time classical music host and still hosts WUGA's longest-running local program 'Night Music' which is heard on WUGA and GPB Classical. He lives in Normaltown with his wife, Shaye and dog, Murphy.
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