VENDOR DEMONSTRATION OF ELECTION TECHNOLOGY

Georgia's SAFE Commission is having a public meeting with demonstrations from multiple vendors. While EFGA has not taken a leadership role in advising on selection of replacement voting machines, we would like to be able to comment on the information security and technology aspects of any such technology the state is considering.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

Former Secretary of State Brian Kemp established the Secure, Accessible & Fair Elections (SAFE) Commission in April 2018 to study options for Georgia’s next voting system. The SAFE Commission will conduct thorough discussions on all options – including the feasibility of using all hand-marked paper ballots to all electronic machines with a voter-verified paper trail – and travel the state to solicit feedback from stakeholders. Members will conduct cost analysis of market options, research post-election audit procedures, and provide legislative recommendations to lawmakers before the next session of Georgia’s General Assembly.