The Georgia House gave final approval Friday to legislation that would eliminate party labels from local elections in the state's five most populous metro Atlanta counties. The bill targets district attorneys, solicitors general, county commissioners, court clerks, and tax commissioners.
Sponsor Senator John Albers says the change promotes public safety and moves elections away from political games. If signed, the new rules would take effect in 2028.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis isn't having it. "This bill is a blatantly unconstitutional attack on metro Atlanta voters, driven in part by race and by legislators who are trying to rewrite the rules because they do not like the outcomes of free and fair elections," she said.
The District Attorneys' Association of Georgia has promised legal challenges. It's unclear if Governor Brian Kemp will sign the bill.
