Election integrity has been a hot topic in Georgia for the past two years – and based on discussion at the Georgia Republican Party State Convention this past weekend, it will be again in the upcoming legislative session. And Rep. Tim Fleming, R-Covington, chairman of the new House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures, appears ready to get to work.
Tuesday, Fleming announced the dates and locations for the 2025 committee meetings as Georgia prepares to enter the critical 2026 election cycle. The committee has been tasked with studying and evaluating Georgia’s current laws, policies and procedures utilized in administering Georgia elections, as well as the statewide and local elected officials and boards that oversee the administration of Georgia’s elections.
“As we prepare to enter into the 2026 election cycle, these study committee meetings will serve as important opportunities to hear from experts, local officials and the public as we closely examine how elections are conducted in Georgia,” said Fleming. “Our goal is to identify what’s working well, uncover areas for improvement and ensure Georgia continues to deliver a secure, transparent and efficient electoral process for every voter in the state.
“I’m honored that Speaker Burns has appointed me to lead this study committee, which will play a vital role in helping us preserve the integrity of Georgia’s election system and ensure our state is well prepared for next November.”
The committee will hold meetings at several locations across the state beginning in July.The meetings will be livestreamed and are open to the public.
“From securing ballot drop boxes and requiring identification for absentee ballots to removing QR codes and adding visible watermarks to paper ballots, the House has consistently championed measures to secure our election procedures here in Georgia,” said Speaker of the House Jon Burns, R-Newington.
“During the interim, Chairman Fleming will lead the House Blue Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures to examine our current process, determine what areas may require legislative action and ensure Georgia has the most secure election system in the nation ahead of the 2026 election cycle. I look forward to hearing the committee’s recommendations before we reconvene in January.”
The meeting dates and locations for the 2025 meetings of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures are as follows:
● Tuesday, July 15 – Atlanta
● Friday, August 8 – Rockmart
● Thursday, August 28 – Cornelia/Gainesville
● Thursday, September 18 – Savannah
● Thursday, October 2 – Covington
● Thursday, October 16 – Americus
The committee will compile a report of specific findings or legislative recommendations that officials say will ensure Georgia has a secure and effective electoral system ahead of next November’s elections.
Members of the study committee are Rep. Victor Anderson, R-Cornelia; Rep. Martin Momtahan, R-Dallas; Rep. Trey Kelley, R-Cedartown; Rep. Rob Leverett, R-Elberton; Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones, R-Milton; and Rep. Saira Draper, D-Atlanta.
