Paulding Democratic leadership discuss concerns regarding changes to polling locations

Paulding Democratic leadership discuss concerns regarding changes to polling locations

Chairwoman Taurus Madric-Morris addressed county commissioners regarding the changes to polling locations across the county at its morning work session.

The Paulding County Board of Elections approved a proposal to add an additional twelve new voting locations and removing seven including a minority stronghold: Taylor Farm Park.

Party leadership considers the changes to polling locations a form of voter suppression—whether the changes were intentional or unintentional. Of top concern, Chairwoman Madric-Morris pointed out that when polling locations change without notice it puts a burden on voters who may not have the time or transportation to travel to a new location.

“It does disenfranchise voters because when they show up, they can’t vote.”

—Chairwoman Taurus Madric-Morris

Party leadership will continue to work with the board of elections to address our concerns and find solutions.

Paulding County Democrats visit Georgia State Capitol, hear from Rep. Alexander

Paulding County Democrats visit Georgia State Capitol, hear from Rep. Alexander

TUESDAY, March 3, 2019 — Democrats from Paulding County had the privilege to visit Georgia’s gold dome in Atlanta. During their visit, they listened to a special guest, Fred Swann, the former Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture; they sat in both chambers of the general assembly; received a tour of the Capitol’s grounds; and heard from Representative Kimberly Alexander (D-Douglasville) as she gave a legislative update one day shy of Crossover Day.