Randolph County Chair Bobby Jenkins Responds to Board Decision to Keep All Polling Locations Open
RANDOLPH COUNTY, GA – Today, Randolph County Democratic Party Chair Bobby Jenkins issued the following statement: “We are thrilled that all nine polling locations will remain open to Randolph County voters, and we express our heartfelt gratitude to citizens and advocate groups across Georgia who stood up and protected our cherished right to vote. While […]
Brian Kemp’s Cheap Political Parlor Tricks
Atlanta, GA – Just days before National Voter Registration Day, Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp is once again abusing his office for political gain by pushing voter suppression efforts that disproportionately affect the elderly, communities of color, and low-income voters. Now mounting a bid for governor, Georgia’s Chief Election Officer has waged a war […]
Georgians’ Right to Vote Under Attack… AGAIN
“This brazen attack on our fundamental right to vote is yet another example of the Republican Party bending the rule of law to fit their partisan agenda. Using our voice at the ballot box is one of the most important things we do as citizens. If the GOP wishes to win elections, then they should […]
GA SoS Kemp Sets Sights on Quitman County…Again
Release: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 GA Secretary of State Sets […]
DPG Statement on Jeb Bush’s Voting Rights Act Comments
Release: Friday, October 9, 2015 Democratic Party of Georgia Statement on […]
Rep. John Lewis Condemns Voter Suppression In the U.S.
Charges of voter suppression, especially through the use of draconian voter photo ID laws and other measures, have been rising in several states including Ohio, South Carolina, Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois. Recently members of the U.S. House of Representatives to spoke out against what many view as GOP efforts to suppress the votes of Democratic voters, […]