In a dramatic shift of political allegiances, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is exploring the possibility of removing three members of the State Election Board, mere days after receiving a public endorsement from former President Donald Trump. This move underscores the complex and evolving dynamics within the Republican Party, particularly in battleground states like Georgia.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Kemp, a Republican, has requested guidance from Georgia’s Attorney General on whether he has the authority to dismiss members of the State Election Board. This inquiry comes in response to controversial decisions made by the board’s right-wing majority, which have drawn criticism from various quarters, including voting rights groups, Democrats, and even some Republicans.
Newsweek contacted Kemp and Trump’s office via email on Monday for comment.
The three board members in question—Janelle King, Rick Jeffares, and Dr. Janice Johnston—were appointed earlier this year and have quickly become the center of a political storm. Their recent approval of changes requiring election boards to search for voting discrepancies before certifying results has sparked intense debate and led to ethics complaints being filed against them.
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