The Georgia State Election Board, led by Republicans, has formally asked the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) to intervene against the use of QR-code voting machines in Georgia. They are concerned about the machines' inability to allow voters to verify their ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
1. Formal Request to DOJ:
On September 30, State Election Board Executive Director James Mills sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche.
He urged the DOJ to ban Georgia's current QR-code voting system, which they believe is unreliable and unverifiable.
2. Demand for Changes:
Mills requested a six-month deadline to eliminate the QR-code machines and switch to a system with paper records that voters can verify.
This demand follows a resolution passed by the board that criticized the Dominion voting system, now owned by Liberty Vote USA, for software vulnerabilities.
3. Investigation Request:
The letter also calls for an investigation into Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office, alleging they have obstructed reviews and altered election records.
Mills seeks orders to secure election records and ensure vulnerabilities in the voting system are fixed before elections.
4. Voter Concerns:
The current voting machines print a paper summary that voters can read but encodes the choices in a QR code that is not human-readable.
This situation raises concerns about the integrity of the election process, as voters cannot verify how their ballots are being tabulated.
5. Prior Warnings:
Concerns about the QR-code system are not new; previous studies and reports have pointed out its vulnerabilities.
A federal court case acknowledged the issues with the QR code being the only method counted, raising transparency concerns.
6. Backlash from Officials:
Raffensperger’s office dismissed the board’s requests as "unserious," stating that addressing these needs post-midterms would create chaos.
Some board members criticized the situation, and others pointed to future plans for the voting system, indicating a full replacement won't happen until 2028.
7. Political Divisions:
The issue has also led to political divisions within the board, with members expressing frustrations over the inability to address the issues swiftly and the reluctance to involve federal agencies in state elections.
The Georgia State Election Board is urging the federal government to intervene against the QR-code voting machines due to concerns over their verifiability and transparency for voters. As early voting approaches, the urgency to address these concerns grows, highlighting ongoing debates about election security and the role of state versus federal oversight in the electoral process.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/10/georgia-election-board-asks-trump-doj-declare-statewide/
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