Board of Elections

A federal appeals court in Atlanta is reviewing three cases challenging Georgia’s redrawn election maps. The outcome could affect the 2026 elections and influence how courts interpret the Voting Rights Act.

Georgia’s State Election Board voted Wednesday to create a committee to weigh proposed election rules before the board takes them under consideration.

Georgia’s Senate Republicans passed multiple changes to state election law on Wednesday after rushing amendments into a bill originating from the House of Representatives.

Athens Representative Houston Gaines has confirmed that legislation that would change the formation of the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections will not pass this session.

In brief: Elections officials weigh November vs March election dates — ACC Commissioners look at controls on Airbnb rentals — Ossoff to hold hearing on prison deaths — Braves win over Nats

Members of the Clarke County Board of Elections got an earful from about a dozen community members like Rhoden about the now-open seat representing Athens-Clarke County District 2.

Election to fill vacant ACC District 2 seat could be held in November, but Girtz urges March date.

William Duffey was appointed by G.W. Bush in 2004, retired in 2018.

This morning, the Georgia State Election Board extended two emergency rules concerning absentee voting.The first rule extends the use of 24/7 monitored…

This week on Athens News Matters, hear WUGA's panel of commentators discuss the Bethel Homes redevelopment, last week's officer-involved shooting and…