Judge Orders Audit of 145,000 Absentee Ballots in Fulton County, Georgia 22 May 2021 A Georgia judge is allowing officials to audit roughly 145,000 absentee ballots cast in Fulton County in the 2020 election, attempting to ensure the integrity and security of the state’s elections. The audit will allow for the examination of signatures on the ballots to ensure that they are legitimate, according to a George Star News report. “Voter confidence in our election system is the bedrock of our republic. Unfortunately, inconsistencies in Fulton County’s November 2020 absentee ballots cast serious doubt on voters’ faith in our elections,” former Sen. Kelly Loeffler said in a statement.