It came out of the controversial election law passed by GOP lawmakers in March.
Once the Fulton County review is complete, if at least three members of the State Election Board determine that the review finds at least three violations in the last two general election cycles that have not been"sufficiently remedied," and that there is"clear and convincing evidence" that within the last two years, the county has shown"nonfeasance, malfeasance, or gross negligence" in election administration, a temporary election superintendent will be appointed...
If the Board votes to appoint a superintendent after reviewing the panel's written report, that superintendent will assume all the local board's responsibilities, which include hiring and firing power as well as certifying elections.to appoint the review panel because enough state representatives and senators -- all Republicans -- from Fulton County asked for it. But while county Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts acknowledged that, he also blasted the development.
"It is still outrageous to see the Big Lie and demands of conspiracy theorists continue to progress. This is the result of a cynical ploy to undermine faith in our elections process and democracy itself - it is shameful partisan politics at its very worst," Pitts said in a statement to ABC News.Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts speaks to reporters about voting problems in his county in Atlanta, June 9, 2020.
Stacey Abrams, founder of Fair Fight Action, also decried the move as"partisan," submitting testimony to the Board saying appointing the review panel"endangers our democracy.","Fulton County has a long history of mismanagement, incompetence, and a lack of transparency when it comes to running elections - including during 2020. I fully support this review."
The three-member review panel is made up of Stephen Day, a Democratic member of metro Atlanta's Gwinnett County elections board; Ricky Kittle, the Republican chairman of rural Northwest, Georgia's Catoosa County elections board; and Ryan Germany, general counsel in Raffensperger's office.
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