Georgia Will Keep Using Inaccurate Voter Registration Forms Ahead Of Midterms

Proof of residence can be presented to poll workers when a voter goes to cast a ballot. It’s not required to be included with voter registration applications, according to Georgia law.

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Georgia election officials will continue passing out inaccurate voter registration applications ahead of the November midterm elections and until at least next year, the Secretary of State’s office told WABE last week.

The old forms say potential voters must include documents with their application that prove their residence — for example, a photo ID or utility bill. But that’s not required, according to state law. Proof of residence can instead be presented to poll workers when a voter goes to cast their ballot.

The ACLU of Georgia said the inaccuracies on the applications create a barrier to people exercising their right to vote.