The Daily

Georgia's Election Meltdown

Jun 11, 2020

Astead W. Herndon, a national politics reporter for The New York Times, dives into the chaotic primary elections in Georgia, where new voting systems caused long lines and frustration. He discusses the alarming implications for voting rights, especially for minority communities. Herndon highlights how both Democratic and Republican parties are strategizing in response to demographic changes and the vital role Georgia plays in the upcoming election. With tensions rising, he paints a picture of a critical battleground that could reshape national politics.

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Intro

2min

Voting Turmoil in Georgia

7min

Voting Struggles in Georgia

10min

Georgia's Electoral Strategies

6min

A Call for Change: Testimonies and Legislative Reform

3min

A full-scale meltdown of new voting systems in Georgia is alarming Democratic leaders — and revealing a new national playing field — ahead of the general election in November. Today, we explore why voting access in Georgia has become a national issue for the party.

Guest: Astead W. Herndon, who covers national politics for The New York Times.

For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily

Background reading:

Long lines and malfunctioning voting machines marred Georgia primary elections, renewing attention on voting rights there, and raising questions about how to ensure access to voting in the general election.
With both Senate seats in play and President Trump up for re-election in November, Georgia Democrats are telling anyone who will listen: This time will be different.

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