by shannon.ferguson@georgia1st.org | Feb 12, 2026 | Democracy & Elections, News
Georgia First Calls for Critical Steps Toward Preserving Election Integrity in Georgia Natalie Crawford, Founder & Executive Director of Georgia First and Chair of the BRIDGE Georgia coalition, released the following statement today: “This week, an unsealed...
by shannon.ferguson@georgia1st.org | Feb 2, 2026 | Democracy & Elections, News
New Georgia First Report Highlights Vulnerabilities in Georgia’s Democracy and Elections System and Necessary 2026 Steps Toward Stability The report rates Georgia as “Above Average” while acknowledging growing challenges and persistent threats February 2, 2026...
by shannon.ferguson@georgia1st.org | Apr 9, 2025 | Democracy & Elections, News
Governing with Principle and the Facts, Not Political Performance Praise for Georgia leaders who choose integrity April 9, 2025 As the founder and executive director of Georgia First, I want to publicly express our support, following the 2025 legislative...
by shannon.ferguson@georgia1st.org | Apr 7, 2025 | Democracy & Elections, News
Georgia First Issues Statement Expressing Concern Around 2025 Election Administration Bills House Bill 397 and Senate Bill 175 The two election administration bills underwent significant last-minute changes through a flurry of committee substitutes FLOWERY...
by shannon.ferguson@georgia1st.org | Apr 3, 2025 | Democracy & Elections, News
Georgia First Executive Director Provides Public Testimony & Submits Written Comments to Senate Ethics Committee on House Bill 397 March 26, 2025 Honorable Chairman Watson and Committee Members, I’m Natalie, founder and executive director of Georgia First,...
by shannon.ferguson@georgia1st.org | Mar 19, 2025 | Democracy & Elections, News, Resources
Georgia First Issues “Negative Watch” Risk Score for State of Georgia Elections, Signaling Decline from 2023 Report Risk Rating Bulletin highlights legislative, regulatory, and legal activities impacting election administration stability Flowery Branch,...
