Fulton County, Ga. Elections Board Director Fired

On Tuesday, the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections voted 3-2 to to oust elections director Richard Barron for his handling of the 2020 elections. The county experienced a slew of issues during last year’s election cycle, including long lines, problems with voting equipment and absentee ballot delays. Barron faced criticism from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger over delays caused by technical problems and staffing issues. “These errors and inefficiencies waste taxpayer dollars,” Dr. Kathleen Ruth of the Fulton County Board of Directors said. “The department needs new leadership to take Fulton to the next level.” Fulton County…