The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into voting irregularities in Dodge County during the July 15th primary. According to a GBI official in Eastman, there have been complaints about fraudulent voting practices during last week's primary. The complaints were related to absentee voting and assisted voting. Georgia's Secretary of State's office confirms an investigation is underway, but would not provide further details.
This probe follows one from the mid 1990's when a huge voting scandal in Dodge County was uncovered. Then, 21 people were indicted of vote buying. Many pled guilty and a handful of residents went to jail. Since that scandal, Georgia's legislature has made it easier to vote absentee.
This probe follows one from the mid 1990's when a huge voting scandal in Dodge County was uncovered. Then, 21 people were indicted of vote buying. Many pled guilty and a handful of residents went to jail. Since that scandal, Georgia's legislature has made it easier to vote absentee.
