Caption Following a close runoff election on Jan. 5, 2021, the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, both Democrats, will represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate. Credit: Riley Bunch, CNHI News
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Political Rewind: Two new senators are poised to head to the U.S. Capitol to represent Georgia in the nation s highest legislative body. Sen. Kelly Loeffler conceded defeat to the Rev. Raphael Warnock. Loeffler said she called Warnock to congratulate him on his victory in their U.S. Senate race.
As Georgia legislators prepare for the start of the 2021 session on Monday, proposed changes to the state s absentee election law will be one of the most contentious issues of the session. Some Republican lawmakers want to enact restrictions on absentee voting by mail, but the state’s top GOP lawmaker, Speaker of the House David Ralston, said he remains unconvinced change is needed.
“Un-American”: Kemp, Ralston, Duncan condemn violence at the CapitolFeatured News, Featured Stories, News
January 6, 2021
, by Lauren Souther
ATLANTA, Ga – Georgia Republican Leaders Governor Brian Kemp, Speaker of the House David Ralston, and Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan spoke out against the violence in the United States Capitol.
Kemp called the actions of the extremists “un-American” and a “disgrace.” He commented on the peaceful protests that took place in Georgia over the summer, but “we did not allow anarchy and we certainly will not allow that now.”
He condemned those breaking into government buildings and berating police officers. The governor also alluded that a special session in Georgia would have ended in similar violence and denounced Rudy Guiliani for his “trial by combat” comments.
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Caption Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. Credit: P Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
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An insurrection at the U.S. Capitol mounted by pro-Trump extremists led to tear gas being fired inside the Rotunda, the floor of the Senate being breached by protesters, and shots being fired inside the building leaving one woman dead from an apparent gun shot wound. The violence comes as Congress was attempting to certify President-elect Joe Biden s Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump.
Ralston to form House election integrity committeeNews
January 7, 2021
, by Lauren Souther
ATLANTA, Ga – During the pre-legislative conference, Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston confirmed they would form a special committee concerning election integrity.
The committee will devote its “full attention” to restoring confidence in the election process. Several Georgians continue to believe voter fraud occurred in the presidential election, but three recounts confirmed the results.
Ralston added new voting legislation could be introduced this session.
“I don’t see any reason why we couldn’t pass significant measures this session, assuming the governor approved them and signed them into law,” Ralston commented.
ATLANTA, Ga – During the pre-legislative conference, Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston confirmed they would form a special committee concerning election integrity.
The committee will devote its “full attention” to restoring confidence in the election process. Several Georgians continue to believe voter fraud occurred in the presidential election, but three recounts confirmed the results.
Ralston added new voting legislation could be introduced this session.
“I don’t see any reason why we couldn’t pass significant measures this session, assuming the governor approved them and signed them into law,” Ralston commented.
Ralston tasked the election integrity committee with two items: