District attorney challenges new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area elections
A Georgia district attorney is challenging a new law that mandates nonpartisan elections for local officials in five populous Atlanta-area counties. The lawsuit claims the law is unconstitutional and targets Democratic strongholds. The law, set to take effect in 2028, has drawn criticism for potentially suppressing voter representation in these areas.
- ▪DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston is the plaintiff in the lawsuit against the new law.
- ▪The law requires nonpartisan elections for district attorneys and other local officials in specific counties but not statewide.
- ▪Boston argues that the law violates both state and federal constitutions by targeting Democratic areas.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onDistrict attorney challenges new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area electionsA new lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of a law requiring nonpartisan elections for most local officials in five populous Atlanta-area counties but not the rest of GeorgiaByKATE BRUMBACK Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 3:26 PM1:36ATLANTA -- A Georgia district attorney said she is challenging the constitutionality of a law that requires nonpartisan elections for most local officials in the five most populous counties in the Atlanta area but not in the rest of the state.DeKalb County District…
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