Votes

Fulton County Judge Disqualifies Daniel Blackman, Invalidating Votes for Contesting Democratic Candidate Ahead of Georgia PSC Primary

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Fulton County judge has ruled that votes cast for a Democratic candidate in the upcoming primary election for the Georgia Public Service Commission will be invalid, following a determination of the candidate’s ineligibility. During a hearing earlier this week, Judge Ural Glanville upheld Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s decision to disqualify Daniel Blackman, who is vying for the District 3 seat in the June 17 primary. Blackman, a former regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has been contending with questions regarding his residency qualifications. An administrative law judge … Read more

Georgia House Votes Unanimously to Ease Death Penalty Restrictions for Intellectually Disabled

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Atlanta, GA — The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed a groundbreaking bill aimed at redefining the standards for intellectual disability in capital punishment cases, a move that could potentially save lives by making it less challenging for defendants to prove intellectual disability and thereby avoid the death penalty. The bill, which received unanimous approval from the House, is part of an ongoing effort to adjust the stringent criteria that have long governed such legal determinations in Georgia. Unlike other states, Georgia has required that intellectual disability be proven “beyond a reasonable doubt,” a standard … Read more

Saratoga Springs Election Outcome Contested After 90 Write-In Votes Disqualified

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Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — A significant political discussion unfolded at a recent city council meeting in Saratoga Springs, following a controversial decision in the elections for the Department of Public Works Commissioner. The official election results were announced after a pivotal judicial ruling earlier in February. During the February 14 special election, a court decision made by Judge James Walsh became central to the election outcome. Walsh declared 90 of the 106 write-in votes for Democrat Hank Kuczynski invalid due to additional markings on the ballots. This ruling ensured Republican Chuck Marshall’s victory by a … Read more

Brazos County Votes Yes on New Livestock Laws, Setting Fines for Escaping Animals

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Brazos County, Texas – Voters in Brazos County have overwhelmingly decided to enforce stricter containment measures on livestock through two newly approved propositions. This move underscores a growing initiative towards ensuring public safety and reducing incidents caused by free-roaming animals on public roads and private lands. The first of the two measures, Proposition A, garnered a significant 72% approval, translating to 55,539 votes. It mandates that cattle owners must confine their animals within secure boundaries. Proposition B, receiving a similarly strong endorsement at 73% or 56,349 votes, extends these regulations to encompass all types of … Read more