Brian Kemp Signs Georgia Election Law That May Help Him Beat Stacey Abrams in 2022
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Republican Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a voting rights bill on Thursday that opponents say could help him win reelection in 2022 by disenfranchising Black voters.
The legislation, Senate Bill 202, was passed along party lines by Georgia’s General Assembly with votes of 100-75 in the House and 34-20 in the Senate about an hour before Kemp signed it. The bill limits absentee ballots and early voting, restricts ballot drop boxes and imposes tough new voter id requirements. It also allows the state, currently controlled by Republicans, to take over county election boards that the state deems problematic.
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While opponents say the legislation represents an increase to voter suppression meant to boost the political fortunes of Republicans in Georgia, supporters of the bill insist that it is intended to ensure election integrity.
Kemp was elected in 2018 with a narrow win over Democratic candidate and voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams. Although Abrams has not officially declared her candidacy in the 2022 election, she has expressed interest in the race and would be the clear front-runner for Democrats.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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