Peach Tree Times

Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced today the immediate appointment of Janelle King to the State Elections Board. King is set to replace Edward Lindsey, who resigned from his position, which he held since 2022. The Georgia State Elections Board is tasked with overseeing the rules and regulations of Georgia's election process, investigating election administration and compliance, creating reports, and making recommendations to the General Assembly.

"I am excited to announce the appointment of Janelle King to the State Elections Board, and I’m grateful for her willingness to serve in this important role," said Speaker Burns. "Over the past few years, the Georgia House has prioritized strengthening the integrity and security of our elections. From securing ballot drop boxes and requiring identification for absentee ballots to removing QR codes and adding visible watermarks to paper ballots, we have made significant improvements to the election process here in Georgia. Janelle will be a tremendous asset as an independent thinker and impartial arbiter who will put principle above politics and ensure transparency and accountability in our elections, and I look forward to her work on behalf of the people of Georgia. I also want to thank Edward Lindsey for his dedicated service and contributions to our state during his time on the board, and wish him well in his future endeavors."

King currently serves as Co-Chair of Let’s Win For America Action, is a member of the Georgia Board of Corrections, and is recognized as a contributor on Fox News Channel, Fox Business, and Fox 5 Atlanta’s “The Georgia Gang.” She also hosts her radio show and podcast titled “The Janelle King Show.” Previously, King served as Deputy State Director of the Georgia Republican Party, Chair of the Georgia Black Republican Council, and was a board member of the Georgia Young Republicans.

King resides in Sandy Springs with her husband Kelvin.

The State Elections Board has been entrusted with various responsibilities regarding safeguarding voting rights. These include establishing rules and regulations to ensure uniformity in election practices, investigating election administration and frauds, making recommendations to the General Assembly, defining what constitutes a countable vote, educating the public about voting and offering voting education programs, and taking other appropriate actions to conduct "fair, legal and orderly elections."