Georgia Republicans oust vice chairman from leadership role after judge ruled he voted illegally
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The decision by 86% of the Georgia Republican Party’s state committee removes Brian Pritchard from his leadership role ahead of this year’s presidential election as the party tries to emphasize election security. Prichard is a conservative online radio host.

Judge found Brian K. Pritchard voted nine times while serving a felony sentence

  • jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
    42·
    7 months ago

    Oh, being a felon convicted of check forgery, that’s cool, cool, cool… Wait… Voting on probation? GTFO!

    • Zachariah@lemmy.world
      23·
      7 months ago

      Taking away someone’s right to vote in the U.S. should only happen if their citizenship is revoked.

    • disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world
      4·
      7 months ago

      The private sector vilifies those with criminal backgrounds, and disclosure law requires admission of convictions. It’s not a surprise that criminals end up working in the public sector.

  • paysrenttobirds
    40·
    7 months ago

    Pritchard, a conservative talk show host, must pay a $5,000 fine and receive a public reprimand from the State Election Board,

    Some people go back to prison for this…

    • phdepressed
      14·
      7 months ago

      Ah but this guy lacks melanin and is on the “right” side.