ATLANTA — State leaders are launching a new effort to review how elections are run in Georgia, with the goal of ensuring secure, transparent, and efficient voting ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
State Rep. Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia), vice chairman of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures, announced the committee’s 2025 meeting schedule this week. The bipartisan panel will travel across Georgia starting this summer to hear from election officials, experts, and the public.
“As we announce these meetings, I want to emphasize our commitment to upholding the integrity of Georgia’s elections,” said Anderson. “We’re taking a close look at how elections are administered at both the state and local levels. Our mission is to make smart, common-sense recommendations that build public trust ahead of next November’s elections.”
House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) praised the committee’s work, pointing to past efforts to tighten election security — including adding watermarks to paper ballots, requiring ID for absentee voting, and securing ballot drop boxes.
The committee will examine Georgia’s current election laws and procedures, evaluate how they are implemented by local officials, and determine what legislative changes may be needed. The group will issue a final report with recommendations before the 2026 legislative session.
The committee’s public meetings will be livestreamed and are open to all. The dates and cities for the 2025 meetings are:
- Tuesday, July 15 – Atlanta
- Friday, August 8 – Rockmart
- Thursday, August 28 – Cornelia/Gainesville
- Thursday, September 18 – Savannah
- Thursday, October 2 – Covington
- Thursday, October 16 – Americus
Exact times and venues will be announced ahead of each meeting.
The study committee is chaired by Rep. Tim Fleming (R-Covington) and includes Representatives Martin Momtahan, Trey Kelley, Rob Leverett, Jan Jones, and Saira Draper.
Anderson, who represents Rabun County and much of Habersham County, has served in the House since 2020 and chairs the House Governmental Affairs Committee.
