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Democracy

Threats to democracy

Concerns about threats to democracy rank fourth among Georgia likely voters, cited by 11% in 2026 polling. This reflects ongoing debates about election integrity, voting rights, and democratic institutions. Georgia was a major battleground in 2020 and 2024 elections, and questions about election administration, voting access, and the rule of law remain highly salient in the state.

How should Georgia address concerns about threats to democratic institutions and elections?

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Sources

Emerson College Polling / Nexstar Media — https://emersoncollegepolling.com/georgia-2026-poll-senator-ossoff-starts-re-election-near-50-and-outpaces-gop-field
Compared to the February national poll, Georgia voters are... less concerned about threats to democracy (11% to 30%) and immigration (7% to 16%).
Niles Francis, Georgia Recorder — https://georgiarecorder.com/2025/12/18/five-big-political-questions-for-georgia-going-into-2026
Ossoff's race for a second term will hinge on how well he can navigate a divided and unhappy electorate.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Expand voting access, restore the Voting Rights Act, and create independent oversight of Georgia elections.
  2. Strengthen nonpartisan election administration and add safeguards against political interference in vote counting.
  3. Review current election laws for both security and access, making targeted improvements where evidence warrants.
  4. Maintain current Georgia election laws and focus on enforcement to prevent fraud.
  5. Tighten voter ID requirements, purge voter rolls more aggressively, and limit early and mail-in voting.