It’s been two weeks since a court hearing revealed that the system admin password and encryption hashes for Georgia’s electronic voting system have been exposed, potentially affecting multiple states. The silence from the media is deafening.
Since August 2023, we have attended every State Election Board (SEB) meeting. Many election integrity activists have been participating for over four years or more. Throughout this time, we have consistently highlighted the injuries and violations impacting the people of Georgia. We have approached our county Board of Elections, engaged with our legislators, and even spoken to the governor, who bluntly stated, “You give anybody a voting machine and they can hack it.”
Meanwhile, the Secretary of State evades serious inquiries and refuses to answer questions from state senators or appear in court. Despite presenting evidence of law violations, we see minimal action. Yes, some legislation has been passed and rules adopted, but the core issues remain unresolved after four years:
- Insecure Voting System: We still rely on a non-compliant voting system that hasn’t been updated since its installation in 2020. Testimony in state and federal courts has confirmed that this system has “no security” and was even hacked in front of a federal judge. Alarmingly, the system admin password is so widely known that it has become a joke—emblazoned on t-shirts across the state.
- Bloated Voter Rolls: Our voter registration lists are inflated and manipulated centrally. Many counties report registration percentages exceeding the number of eligible voters. Irregularities indicating synthetic identity theft have been found in voter rolls during the 2018, 2020, 2022, and even 2024 primaries.
- Violations of Election Laws: Our state and federal election laws are being breached at every level—from county offices to the Secretary of State’s office—yet no enforcement actions have been taken.
All branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial—have been kicking this proverbial can down the road. As a result, we find ourselves in a state of lawlessness. Regardless of what happens in 30 days, neither side will be satisfied, leading us to repeat this cycle once again. We are indeed in an “impracticable” situation. The only practical remedy remains clear:
- Implement Emergency Paper Poll Books as per GA Rules & Regs 183-1-12-19.
- Use Emergency Paper Ballots according to OCGA 21-2-281, 21-2-290, 21-2-334.
- Provide one Ballot Marking Device (touchscreen) for each precinct for accessibility and ensure a tabulator count on election day.
- Conduct a full hand count before certification, as mandated by OCGA 21-2-334, 21-2-437, 21-2-493.
According to OCGA 21-2-70-15:
- Election workers must certify,
- Prevent fraud, deceit & abuse,
- Ensure “True & Perfect” returns.
I am not writing this to discourage anyone; we must all VOTE. However, it is crucial for all Georgians to be informed and engaged on these issues. The people must reclaim control usurped by foreign corporations and special interests who have centralized the process to dominate. It’s our sovereignty duty to check the government from the bottom up and restore trust in our electoral process.
Field Searcy is co-founder of GeorgiansForTruth.org, a grassroots volunteer effort to bring election integrity to Georgia. Go to @georgians4truth on X or Rumble.