The Democratic commissioners maintain that while they are required to appoint nominees from each party, they are not required to simply rubber stamp any nominee that is put forth.
The fight over the Fulton County election board appointments underscores the close attention paid to Georgia’s elections.
Democratic members of the Board of Commissioners raised concerns about their qualifications given their past actions.
Kremer argues the RNC hasn’t done enough to fight for Trump or protect others who fought for him, like the 16 Georgia Republicans who falsely claimed to be valid Trump electors in a state Biden won.
A judge found that Brian Pritchard voted illegally in nine elections in 2008 and 2010, fined him $5,000, ordered that he receive a public reprimand and ordered him to repay the $375 that the State Election Board spent investigating the case.
The five-member county election board is to be made up of two people nominated by the county Republican Party, two people nominated by the county Democratic Party and a chairperson appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
Fulton County has a history of election problems, including long lines to vote and delays in reporting results.
