Georgia lawmakers are in a race against time to fix an election system crisis after banning QR codes for vote counting without a replacement. The special legislative session aims to resolve the issue before a July 1 deadline and a special election.
- A 2024 law banned QR codes for official vote tabulation after July 1, 2026, but no alternative was adopted. - Governor Brian Kemp called a special session to address the problem, among other matters.
- Conflicting guidance from the secretary of state and the State Election Board has confused local officials. - A special election for a U.S.
House seat is set for July 28, with early voting starting July 6. Lawmakers face pressure to extend the deadline or implement a new counting method to avoid confusion and potential litigation.