§ 21-2-379.10. Procedure for Electors
A duly qualified elector shall cast his or her vote on a direct recording electronic (DRE) unit by touching the screen or pressing the appropriate button on the unit for the candidate or issue of such elector’s choice. After having the opportunity to vote in all races and upon all questions in which the elector […]
§ 21-2-374. Proper Programming; Proper Order; Testing; Supplies
The superintendent of each county or municipality shall order the proper programming to be placed in each ballot scanner used in any precinct or central tabulating location. On or before the third day preceding a primary or election, including special primaries, special elections, and referendum elections, the superintendent shall have the ballot scanners tested to […]
§ 21-2-379.11. Procedure for Tabulation of Votes
In primaries and elections in which direct recording electronic (DRE) voting equipment is used, the ballots shall be counted at the precinct or tabulating center under the direction of the superintendent. All persons who perform any duties at the tabulating center shall be deputized by the superintendent and only persons so deputized shall touch any […]
§ 21-2-375. Delivery of Equipment to Polling Places; Protection for Equipment; Required Accessories
In counties using precinct count ballot scanners, the superintendent shall deliver the proper ballot scanner to the polling places at least one hour before the time set for opening of the polls at each primary or election and shall cause each to be set up in the proper manner for use in voting. The superintendent […]
§ 21-2-379.21. Access to Optical Scanning Voting Systems for Disabled
Each polling place in this state utilizing optical scanning voting systems shall be equipped with at least one electronic ballot marker that meets the requirements as set forth in this part that is accessible to individuals with disabilities. History. Code 1981, § 21-2-379.21 , enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 7, § 26/HB 316.
§ 21-2-376. Demonstration of Equipment
During the 30 days next preceding a general primary or election or during the ten days next preceding a special primary or election, the superintendent shall place on public exhibition, in such public places and at such times as he or she may deem most suitable for the information and instruction of the electors, one […]
§ 21-2-379.22. Requirements for Electronic Ballot Marking
No electronic ballot marker shall be adopted or used in primaries or elections in this state unless it shall, at the time, satisfy the following requirements: Provide facilities for marking ballots for all candidates and for all referendums or questions for which the elector shall be entitled to vote in a primary or election; Permit […]
§ 21-2-377. Custody and Storage When Not in Use
The superintendent shall designate a person or persons who shall have custody of the ballot scanners of the county or municipality when they are not in use at a primary or election and shall provide for his or her compensation and for the safe storage and care of the ballot scanners. All ballot scanners, when […]
§ 21-2-379.23. Requirements for Ballot Display; Role of Secretary of State; Printed Paper Ballot Controls During Recount; Name and Designation of Precinct on Ballot
The ballot display information and appearance on an electronic ballot marker shall conform as nearly as practicable to Code Sections 21-2-379.4 and 21-2-379.5. The form and arrangement of ballots marked and printed by an electronic ballot marker shall be prescribed by the Secretary of State. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, ballots marked and […]
§ 21-2-378. Payment for Systems
The governing authority of any county or municipality which adopts optical scanning voting systems in the manner provided for by this part shall, upon the purchase of optical scanning voting systems, provide for their payment by the county or municipality. Bonds or other evidence of indebtedness may be issued in accordance with the provisions of […]