Georgia Republicans Vote To Eliminate No-Excuse Absentee Voting

Georgia Republicans Vote To Eliminate No-Excuse Absentee Voting

Gwinnett County, GA election worker examines absentee ballots on November 6, 2020

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ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate passed a bill Monday to roll back no-excuse absentee voting and require more voter ID, which would create new obstacles for voters after Republicans lost elections for president and the U.S. Senate. The legislation would reduce the availability of absentee voting, restricting it to those who are at least 65 years old, have a physical disability or are out of town. In addition, Georgians would need to provide a driver’s license number, state ID number or other identification. The Senate approved the bill on a party-line 29-20 vote, a one-vote majority of the chamber...

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