Staff Reports
A legal challenge questioning the dependability and security of Georgia's elections system is slated for a trial in January. Originating from concerned voters, the lawsuit advocates for the adoption of hand-marked paper ballots in lieu of the existing machine-based system supplied by Dominion Voting Systems. Despite the case predating the controversies surrounding Dominion's machines in the 2020 presidential election, it has remained an ongoing concern.
On November 10, U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg rebuffed the state's argument against a trial, emphasizing the need for a resolution between the state and its critics outside the courtroom. While she encouraged amicable discussions, compromise, informed legislative measures, and expeditious action to address the challenges facing the democratic and election system, she underscored the necessity of tackling these issues.
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The plaintiffs, led by Marilyn Marks, executive director for the Coalition for Good Governance, interpret the court's decision as underscoring the hazards associated with Georgia's current system, reinforcing their call for a trial. Their determination is centered on proving the inadequacy of touchscreen Ballot-Marking Devices (BMDs) in terms of safety.
Deputy Secretary of State Jordan Fuchs dismissed the plaintiffs as "election deniers" and urged them to propose ideas that wouldn't revive previous concerns about voting integrity. The court clarified that the plaintiffs weren't conspiracy theorists and cited testimony and affidavits from reputable cybersecurity experts and computer scientists supporting their case.
One such expert, Alex Halderman, a computer science professor from the University of Michigan, submitted a report asserting the vulnerability of Georgia's election system to exploitation, emphasizing that physical access to voting machines could manipulate voting results. The state, however, has yet to implement a software update addressing these concerns.
Gabriel Sterling, the chief operating officer in the Secretary of State’s office, dismissed Halderman’s conclusions as "hypothetical scenarios that can’t work." Despite this, the fact that the case is proceeding to trial is perceived by advocates for change as indicative of an underlying problem. They anticipate that this development will push the Secretary of State’s office towards a negotiated resolution that safeguards the voting rights in Georgia.
