The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures has released its report outlining findings and legislative recommendations following a year of data collection and testimony across Georgia. The committee, which will continue to operate until the end of 2026 or until dissolved by the Speaker of the House, focused on ways to improve the state’s election system.
Committee Chairman Tim Fleming (R-Covington) stated, “Over the past several months, this committee traveled across Georgia, listened to voters, local officials and election professionals and carefully reviewed the information before us. Our recommendations reflect a balanced, good-faith effort to strengthen confidence in our elections by improving transparency, consistency and accountability to make sure that Georgia’s election system is secure, accessible and in full compliance with state law.”
Vice Chairman Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) commented on the process: “After months of testimony, discussion and input from a wide range of stakeholders, I believe the interim recommendations of the Blue-Ribbon Study Committee provide a clear plan to ensure a successful 2026 election and a responsible path forward for establishing guidelines for Georgia’s next uniform voting system. I look forward to continuing this work.”
House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) praised the committee’s efforts. “I commend Chairman Tim Fleming, Vice Chairman Victor Anderson and each member of the committee for their diligent efforts to put forward common-sense, practical reform to ensure our election system complies with state code,” he said. “Georgia’s voters deserve a sustainable, long-term election process that enables trust, transparency and accountability, which is why I look forward to the committee’s continued work throughout the remainder of the year.”
Jon Burns has served as a Republican representative for Georgia’s 159th House District since 2005 after succeeding Ray Holland.
The full report from the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures is available online.