Voter guide: Republican candidates for Georgia Secretary of State
The Republican primary for Georgia Secretary of State features five candidates, with the winner set to face the Democratic nominee in the November general election. The secretary of state is responsible for overseeing elections, granting business licenses, and regulating Georgia's securities market.
Five Republican candidates are vying for the role of Georgia Secretary of State in the state's primary election. The candidates are Tim Fleming, Vernon Jones, Kelvin King, Gabriel Sterling, and Ted Metz. The secretary of state oversees elections, grants business licenses, and regulates Georgia's securities market. The current secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, is running for governor, leaving the seat open. Early voting is underway, with Election Day set for May 19. The Republican primary is dominated by debunked concerns about voter fraud during the 2020 election and a push for hand-marked paper ballots. The winners of the primaries will face each other in the November general election.
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