We @CoalitionGoodGv tried to tell @GaSecofState that they were going to need to be prepared to conduct special elections in the 1st Quarter before the new machines were ready. We urged them not to ignore this predictable need to be prepared. They said no need. See thread.1/ 
2/Above is from brief SOS filed saying they need not have a contingency plan, and that election would be remote. Plus they read the law wrong. See above.
Now they have 2 special elections involving 12 counties.
And they have no equipment, since they decertified old scanners.
Now they have 2 special elections involving 12 counties.
And they have no equipment, since they decertified old scanners.
3/ Early voting starts Jan. 13 in 9 counties in SD13. They have no equipment, no software, no training, no testing, no instructions.
It is very good that they are having a prompt election. But very bad that SOS messed over them re: equipment.
It is very good that they are having a prompt election. But very bad that SOS messed over them re: equipment.
4/ The logical answer (which I expect the SOS to fight) is to print traditional ballots on Monday night when the qualifying is done, and plan for a traditional HAND COUNTED election. There's only one race on the ballot. And turnout will be low. Don't let computers mess this up!
5/ If the officials in those nine counties want to learn hand counting techniques from the best, they should contact @virginiasmartin in Columbia Co. NY.
Counties are Lee, Crisp, Tift, Sumter, Dodge, Worth, Dooly, Wilcox, Turner.
Counties are Lee, Crisp, Tift, Sumter, Dodge, Worth, Dooly, Wilcox, Turner.
@virginiasmartin 6/ Even in these small special legislative elections, @CoalitionGoodGv is the little watchdog out there calling attention to issues and offering solutions--standing up for voters' rights. Please help us continue our work that few others try to do. coalitionforgoodgovernance.org/donate/
