Mark Wingate, a Republican member of the Fulton County Registration and Elections Board, testified this week during the disbarment hearing for former United States Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Clark. Wingate’s testimony shed light on his decision not to certify the county’s 2020 election results, citing concerns about voter fraud mitigation efforts.
Wingate expressed unease about the discrepancies between the number of active voter rolls and the population of Fulton County. He highlighted his efforts to seek clarification from election officials regarding these concerns, stating, “There was nothing done to answer my questions on that. Somebody may have come in and voted that frankly, legally, should not be able to.”
Additionally, Wingate revealed that attempts to obtain chain of custody documents for absentee ballots were unsuccessful. He emphasized the importance of these documents in ensuring the integrity of the election process, stating, “How can I trust as a board member to certify this election when I cannot receive even a sampling, anything at all with regards to chain of custody documents?”
Concerns were also raised about the surveillance tapes from drop boxes placed throughout Fulton County during the pandemic. Wingate stated that despite requests, no footage from the cameras monitoring these drop boxes was provided to the board.
The ongoing legal proceedings involve charges against former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants, accusing them of pressuring state and local officials to identify instances of voter fraud. Wingate’s testimony adds another dimension to the complex case, highlighting the challenges and controversies surrounding the 2020 election in Fulton County.
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