Georgia’s QR codes for counting votes will remain for midterms after lawmakers vote to delay a fix

Georgia will retain its QR code-based vote-counting system for the 2022 midterms after lawmakers delayed a fix until 2028. The legislation limits hand recounts to eight statewide races with margins within 0.5%, excluding U.S. Senate and House contests. Republican lawmakers supported the delay, while Democrats argued it risks election integrity and could sow doubt in results.