Nearly 7,000 Fulton County voters face residency review
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Approximately 7,000 Fulton County voters' residency statuses are under review ahead of the Nov. 3 election, according to Fox 5.
Why it matters: Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections officials are encouraging affected voters to check their registration status and contact the department (preferably before Nov. 3 though it's not required).
- Voters will also be able to resolve the issue at their polling precinct on Election Day.
"If the issue cannot be resolved onsite, a provisional ballot will be offered in accordance with applicable procedures," officials said on the board's website.
Driving the news: Two people told the outlet they received letters from Fulton County elections officials informing them of the challenges and a scheduled hearing on Election Day to resolve any issues.
How it works: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office flags voters' records to local election officials, Fulton officials told the outlet. A Raffensperger spokesperson told Axios that the state does not initiate voter challenges.
- County officials are notifying voters by mail and raising awareness online.
- Voters whose My Voter Page lists their registration status as "challenged" can contact Fulton County to resolve the issue.
"This status indicates that Fulton County needs to confirm your residential address to ensure you receive the correct precinct ballot, with the correct candidates representing that residential area," according to a statement on the department's website.
What they're saying: "Your right to vote matters, and we are here to assist you," the statement said.
State of play: Fulton elections board chair Sherri Allen told Axios Thursday evening that the number fell to roughly 6,600 or lower and was continuing to drop.
Editor's note: The story and headline have been updated to clarify that approximately 7,000 Fulton County voters' residency statuses were under review, but not all had been formally challenged.