Jan 29, 2025 | Election Law, Government Litigation
On November 7, 2023, Commissioner Alvin Nelson of the City of Waycross, Georgia won the narrowest of election victories — by a mere 18 votes — against then-incumbent Commissioner Henry Strickland. Mr. Strickland did not accept the results and filed an...
Nov 13, 2024 | Election Law
In Georgia, upon the polls closing in a presidential election, the ballots cast are promptly tallied and results reported. Days later, after the dust settles, the official tally gets certified by election superintendents. The superintendents certify the election...
Jun 25, 2024 | Election Law
On June 17, 2024, the Georgia Ethics Commission entered a final order against Georgia state Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) finding that he had “improperly utilized approximately $30,000.00 in campaign contributions,” which Rep. Gilliard acknowledged. He...
Mar 6, 2024 | Election Law
As the political arena gears up for the upcoming 2024 election, the spotlight is not only on the candidates but also on the crucial aspect of campaign finance. Understanding the key dates and regulations surrounding campaign finance is essential for both candidates...
Dec 28, 2023 | Election Law
On December 18, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit halted imposition of its recent opinion issued on November 24, 2023, that would have allowed elections for Georgia’s Public Service Commission (PSC) to proceed using a method of electing PSC commissioners that a lower court...
Aug 28, 2023 | Criminal Matters, Election Law
On August 21, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Reinaldo Vargas-Rodriguez, the former mayor of Humacao, Puerto Rico, has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison for his role in a bribery scheme. Vargas-Rodriguez served as the mayor of Humacao...
