The Secretary of State is designated as the chief state election official to coordinate the responsibilities of this state under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-31) as required by 42 U.S.C. Section 1973gg-8.
History. Code 1981, § 21-2-210 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 1443, § 3; Ga. L. 1998, p. 295, § 1.
Cross references.
Rights as citizens, § 31-8-111.
Law reviews.
For article, “Election Emergencies: Voting in the Wake of Natural Disasters and Terrorist Attacks,” see 67 Emory L.J. 545 (2018).
For comment, “Voter Suppression Post- Shelby : Impacts and Issues of Voter Purge and Voter ID Laws,” see 71 Mercer L. Rev. 857 (2020).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Elections and Primaries Generally
Article 6 - Registration of Voters
§ 21-2-210. Secretary of State Deemed the Chief State Election Official
§ 21-2-211. List of Registered Electors; Provision of Equipment to Access and Utilize List
§ 21-2-217. Rules for Determining Residence
§ 21-2-218. Cancellation of Registration in Former State or County; Address Changes and Corrections
§ 21-2-220.1. Required Documentation for Voter Registration
§ 21-2-221.2. Voter Registration Application for Electronic Voter Registration
§ 21-2-223. Mail Voter Registration Application Forms
§ 21-2-225.1. Confidentiality of Address of Registered Electors; Term of Request; Procedure
§ 21-2-228. Examination of Electors’ Qualifications; Subpoenas; Notice and Hearing; Right of Appeal
§ 21-2-232. Removal of Elector’s Name From List of Electors