Fulton County has acknowledged that around 315,000 early votes from the 2020 election were illegally certified and included in the final election results. This revelation occurred during a hearing on December 9, 2025, before the Georgia State Election Board (SEB), arising from a challenge filed by election activist David Cross.
• Lack of Certification: Fulton County admitted that the required signatures were missing on the tabulator tapes for these votes, violating Georgia's election laws.
• Challenge Background: David Cross initiated a challenge in March 2022, arguing that the county breached regulations regarding advanced voting operations.
• Official Acknowledgment: Fulton County's attorney, Ann Brumbaugh, confirmed the absence of signatures on the tapes and noted improvements in protocols since the 2020 election.
• Investigation Findings: Georgia's Secretary of State's Office confirmed these violations as part of an investigation, noting that most advanced voting precincts in Fulton County failed to follow proper certification processes.
• Legal Requirements: Georgia law mandates that poll workers sign tabulator tapes at the end of voting days, and without these signatures, it’s impossible to verify that machines did not carry over votes from prior elections.
• Potential Irregularities: Cross raised concerns about polling locations operating during odd hours and discrepancies in scanner serial numbers, indicating serious mishandling of the election process.
• Call for Accountability: Cross is pushing for the SEB to impose penalties on Fulton County, recognize their rule-breaking publically, and decertify the results of the advanced voting. He emphasizes that this is not about changing election outcomes but ensuring accountability.
The acknowledgment of such significant errors in Fulton County's 2020 voting process raises serious questions about electoral integrity. Cross's challenge highlights the critical need for proper adherence to election laws and the importance of transparent processes to maintain public trust in elections. The situation continues to unfold as Cross seeks legal recourse from the SEB regarding these violations.
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