Federal Judge Allows Quick Runoffs Under GA Voting Law

In Georgia, a Runoff Election is triggered, when No Candidate receives more than 50% of the Vote in an Election.

A Federal Judge upheld Georgia’s Shortened Four-week-Runoff period, Mandated by the State’s 2021 Voting Law, Ruling Friday that there wasn’t Evidence to prove Discrimination against Black Voters.

U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee’s Decision, keeps in place Quick Runoffs after General Elections, and fewer Early Voting days before Runoffs.

The Ruling maintains a Voter Registration Deadline 29 days before Elections, Preventing New Voters from being able to Sign-Up ahead of Runoffs.

“Plaintiffs presented evidence that Black voters are more likely to vote early. Plaintiffs did not present any evidence, however, which would show why Black voters would disproportionately struggle to vote during the new early voting period. All of the factors weigh against a discriminatory intent finding.” Boulee wrote in a 31 page Order.









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