Election Reform Restored Georgia's Trust in Voting
Publication date: July 6, 2021
Written by: Stefani Buhajla
Georgia voters support their new election law by an 11-point margin (50-39). Most importantly for lawmakers, independent voters support the law by an even wider 14-point margin (49-35).
Our poll examined different parts of the new law and asked voters which portions gave them more confidence in their election system.
These reform components are what moved voters most:
54%
Local election administrators prohibited from receiving private donations or gifts. (Most popular overall.)
54%
Counties are required to securely monitor drop boxes.
54%
Voter ID for absentee/mail-in votes. (Most popular with Republicans and Independents.)
53%
More polling locations for areas with long lines. (Most popular with Democrats; Our focus groups show they’re very worried about long lines.)
52%
More voting machines for areas with long lines.
52%
Georgia state IDs are available for free.
52%
Fraud reporting hotline.
52%
Election officials can be punished legally for disenfranchising voters.
51%
Polls allowed to be open from 7 am-7 pm on weekdays during early voting.
51%
State legislature can compel election officials to do their jobs.
TOPIC(S): Election Integrity, Georgia