Stacey Abrams, the former Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, has tossed out a lawsuit challenging Georgia's election system following her 2018 loss to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp.
- Abrams claimed there was "misconduct, fraud, or irregularities" in the voting process.
- She took legal action to stop counties from throwing out rejected provisional and absentee ballots when updated vote totals made clear that Kemp was the likely winner.
- Her refusal to accept her loss sparked a barrage of criticism, including insensitive memes.
Despite the loss, Abrams said the case had measurable results including the reinstatement of over 22,000 ballots, substantive changes to voting laws, and a platform for voters of color to demand greater equity in our state.
- During the suit, more than 3,000 voters shared their stories, creating an unprecedented and lasting record of voter testimony, which highlighted the suppressive effects of the Secretary of State's actions on vulnerable voters
Abrams v Kemp
- After losing in 2018, Abrams' campaign asked the court to order that provisional ballots that were rejected due to missing or incorrect information be restored.
- Her lawsuit also demanded that counties that had already certified vote returns correct their totals and re-certify the results.
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