Fulton County election leaders warn of new push to strip local control ahead of 2026 vote
Fulton County leaders and national election experts are warning that a renewed push at the state Capitol could weaken local control over elections — just as federal investigators and outside activist groups intensify scrutiny of the county's voting system.
At a public town hall Thursday night, Commissioners Dana Barrett and Mo Ivory said Fulton County has once again become a testing ground in a broader national fight over who controls elections — local communities or higher levels of government.
In simple terms, speakers said some political actors are trying to:
- Challenge voter registrations in large numbers
- Create confusion and distrust around election results
- Shift decision-making power away from counties like Fulton
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