A federal judge ruled Friday that statewide elections for the Georgia Public Service Commission discriminate against Black voters, blocking state officials from holding a November election for two seats that were set to be on the ballot. #gapol
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“While delaying elections for Districts 2 and 3 until a later date will regrettably cause disruption to the candidates currently running for those offices, the court does not find that such disruption outweighs the important VRA interests that are implicated,” the judge wrote.
Former NAACP state President @iMajorWish, a plaintiff in the suit:
“This determination assures us that our current claims of voter suppression are legitimate and that Black voters have for generations been prevented from full access to democracy." #gapol ajc.com/politics/feder…
“This determination assures us that our current claims of voter suppression are legitimate and that Black voters have for generations been prevented from full access to democracy." #gapol ajc.com/politics/feder…
@iMajorWish There's no immediate word from state officials on whether they plan to appeal the ruling. The state AG's office is still reviewing the 64-page decision. #gapol ajc.com/politics/feder…
@iMajorWish The judge’s ruling indicated the two incumbent commissioners up for election in November would likely “holdover” and remain in their positions until a new election is set. Grimberg wrote that could extend until next year, when state legislators are set to reconvene. #gapol
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