Election officials in Georgia are responding to complaints about absentee ballots not being received by voters before Election Day. Lawsuits in Cobb and Gwinnett counties claim that thousands of voters did not receive their requested ballots. Cobb County plans to allow affected voters to request new ballots sent via priority mail. These counties are crucial for the upcoming gubernatorial and Senate races in Georgia, with significant implications for control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Key facts
- Cobb County officials reported approximately 2,900 voters did not receive absentee ballots.
- Gwinnett County faced a lawsuit claiming 1,820 residents did not receive their mail ballots.
- Cobb County will allow voters to request new ballots sent via priority express mail.
- The Georgia Senate race features Sen. Jon Ossoff against Rep. Mike Collins.
- Control of Congress will be contested in the upcoming midterm elections.
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