Gwinnett County Election Integrity

Election integrity is about whether the system works — whether voter rolls are accurate, ballots are handled properly, results are certified transparently, and every legal vote counts. In Gwinnett County, election integrity is overseen by the Board of Registrations and Elections, the Georgia Secretary of State, and a framework of state law that governs voter-roll maintenance, challenges, recounts, and certification.

This guide explains how election integrity works in Gwinnett, who is responsible, and where to find verified information when questions arise.

Who Runs Elections in Gwinnett County?

Gwinnett County elections are administered by the Board of Registrations and Elections, a body appointed under Georgia law. The board:

• Maintains the county voter rolls
• Certifies election results
• Oversees advance voting and Election Day operations
• Processes voter-registration applications and updates
• Adjudicates voter challenges

The board works under the authority of the Georgia Secretary of State, which sets the statewide election calendar, certifies results, and maintains the statewide voter registration system (SEB).

Voter Rolls and Roll Maintenance

Gwinnett's voter rolls are part of the statewide Georgia Voter Registration System. Roll maintenance is an ongoing process that includes:

• Adding new registrations — when voters register or update their information
• Removing ineligible voters — when voters die, move out of the county, or are convicted of felonies (under Georgia law, felons may have voting rights restored after completing their sentence)
• Processing address updates — when voters move within or out of Gwinnett
• Responding to voter challenges — when a registered voter formally challenges another voter's eligibility

The Secretary of State's office also participates in cross-state data-sharing through the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and other mechanisms to identify voters who have moved or died in other states.

Voter Challenges in Gwinnett

Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-230) allows any registered voter to challenge the registration of another voter in their county if they believe the registration is improper. The challenge is filed with the Board of Registrations and Elections, which holds a hearing and makes a determination.

Common grounds for a voter challenge include:

• The voter has moved out of Gwinnett County
• The voter is not a U.S. citizen
• The voter is deceased
• The voter is otherwise ineligible under Georgia law

Voter challenges have become a focus of election integrity advocacy in Gwinnett and across Georgia, with grassroots organizations filing challenges to remove voters they believe should no longer be on the rolls.

Certification of Election Results

After every election, the Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections meets to certify the results. Certification is the formal process of confirming that:

• All ballots were counted correctly
• The totals are accurate
• The election was conducted in accordance with state law

Certification is a public process. The board's certification meeting is open, and the certified results are published and transmitted to the Secretary of State. Results are not official until certified.

Recounts

A recount is a re-tabulation of ballots. In Georgia, recounts can be triggered by:

• A close margin — if the margin between candidates is less than or equal to a certain percentage (typically 0.5% or less), a candidate may request a recount
• A candidate request — candidates in certain races may petition for a recount

Gwinnett recounts are conducted by the Board of Registrations and Elections under the supervision of the Secretary of State.

Election Security

Georgia uses a verified paper-ballot system. Voters mark a paper ballot by hand or using a ballot-marking device, then feed it into an optical scanner that records the vote. The paper ballots are retained as the official record and can be used in a recount or audit.

Key security features include:

• Paper ballots — the physical record of every vote, retained for audits and recounts
• Risk-limiting audits — post-election audits that compare paper ballots to machine totals
• Chain of custody — documented handling of ballots and equipment from the polling place to certification
• Testing and certification — voting equipment is tested and certified before each election

Verified Facts vs. Commentary

WorthFighting.org distinguishes between verified facts about election administration and conservative commentary on election policy. When we report on election integrity:

• Verified facts — we cite official sources, meeting minutes, certified results, and state law
• Commentary — we label opinion and analysis clearly, separate from factual reporting

For our latest Gwinnett election integrity reporting, see the Election Integrity section below and our election news coverage.

Key Takeaways

• The Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections runs county elections and maintains voter rolls
• Georgia law allows registered voters to challenge other voters' registrations
• Certification is the formal process of confirming results — it is public and required before results are official
• Georgia uses a verified paper-ballot system with post-election risk-limiting audits
• WorthFighting.org separates verified facts from commentary in election integrity reporting

Where to Verify

• Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections — county election authority
• Georgia Secretary of State — Elections Division — state election authority
• Georgia Election Code (O.C.G.A. Title 21) — the law governing elections in Georgia