Georgia Secretary of State and State Election Board Changed Absentee Ballot Signature Verification a
Georgia Secretary of State and State Election Board Changed Absentee Ballot Signature Verification and Added Drop Boxes Without State Legislature’s Approval
".... Local county registrars began mailing approved absentee ballots to voters for the January 5 run off elections more than three weeks ago on November 18, according to Georgia’s election calendar.
Neither (1) the use of drop boxes for voters to deposit absentee ballots nor (2) the current method of absentee ballot signature verification have been authorized by the Georgia General Assembly.
(1) The use of drop boxes for voters to deposit absentee ballots has not been authorized by the Georgia General Assembly
Mail or personal delivery are the only two ways that Georgia lawmakers have clearly specified in O.C.G.A. 21-2-385 that electors are to get their absentee ballots to the registrar or absentee ballot clerk. ....."