The Georgia State Elections Board has voted to turn the findings of an investigation into the handling of absentee ballot applications in Fulton County in June over to the attorney general’s office.
The board heard details of the investigation Thursday morning in a virtual meeting, followed by a defense from a Fulton County attorney and members of the county’s elections office.
While board members expressed understanding of the difficult circumstances surrounding the June election, the unanimous vote indicated they felt Fulton needed to be held to account for the errors.
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