Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says the state aims to lead in election modernization by building a modern, secure, and efficient backbone for elections, launched under his leadership to equip officials and voters for the future.

Raffensperger announces GARViS as Georgia’s modernization effort, intended to replace the aging voter registration system and support election administration across all 159 counties.

The Center for Digital Government grants an award to GARViS, highlighting its role in improving public services and citizen outcomes.

Georgia’s independent audit by the Department of Audits and Accounts finds voter rolls 99.9% accurate and recognizes best practices in citizenship verification.

GARViS is described as a modern platform that manages voter registration records and supports election administration across all counties, replacing the old system.

GARViS wins the 2026 Government Experience Awards in the State Government Experience Project Awards, recognized for innovative technology improving public services.

The project is a major infrastructure investment that provides updated technology to state and local election officials to streamline processes and strengthen administration.

Georgia positions GARViS as a model of national leadership in elections, balancing innovation with security, accuracy, and accountability for voters.

Raffensperger notes that election security encompasses infrastructure, technology, and ongoing staff efforts beyond Election Day, crediting GARViS with maintaining integrity while innovating.