Events

Spotlight Session: How Will Georgia Count Votes in 2026?   We are hosting an optional spotlight session on Monday at 4 PM ET to address confounding developments in Georgia concerning the uncertainty around how votes will be tabulated. This will be an informational session focused on a critical and unresolved issue:   ➡️ What is Georgia's looming vote-counting problem?   Georgia, with high-profile statewide races—including a closely watched U.S. Senate contest—currently faces significant uncertainty regarding its voting system framework. A law enacted two years ago specifically prohibits the continued use of QR codes as the method of official vote tabulation The statutory deadline for compliance is July 1, 2026 Funding for the new voting system the law requires has not been provided, nor is the required new system on the market. The General Assembly adjourned without resolving how votes will be counted in November.   This issue has drawn national attention and remains unresolved.   Election security advocates, including Coalition for Good Governance, have proposed utilizing Georgia’s existing backup paper ballot system using hand-marked ballots counted by scanners, which is already authorized in law. However, there is currently no consensus or clear path forward.   This session will explore: The risks associated with unresolved system decisions Why simply postponing the July 1 deadline does not resolve underlying issues What stakeholders and advocates need to understand moving forward

About this event Get involved with Ground Truth—Swing Left’s innovative, people-powered program that’s helping Democrats win back power by reimagining how we talk with voters. In this 30-minute orientation, you'll learn how to make an impact from anywhere, no matter your schedule or preferred type of action. Whether you want to knock doors, call voters, help recruit volunteers, or more, we need all hands on deck. Can't make it and want to get started? Visit swingleft.org/volunteer to explore all Ground Truth volunteer opportunities. Why Ground Truth? The 2026 midterms are our next big chance to unseat Republicans and reverse the creep of authoritarian politics. Flipping the House is step one in checking this administration's agenda and building toward a full-fledged Democratic trifecta in 2028. But we can't keep talking to the same voters in the same way and expect a different result. With Ground Truth, we will: Go big by talking to all swing district voters, not just likely Dems, because traditional voter contact too often misses persuadable voters. Listen deeply to voters’ real-world concerns, including specific challenges faced in their communities, starting earlier than ever. Using brand-new technology, directly share on-the-ground insights and rich data to strengthen the most competitive Democratic House campaigns. Whether you're new to Swing Left or you've been with us from the beginning, this orientation is a great place to learn how to join the Ground Truth team! Paid for by Swing Left, Swingleft.org, not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

Join us in Friendship Heights for a postcarding party from 5-7. Dinner served at 7pm. Email allin4democracy@proton.me for address.