Johnston resigns from State Election Board

(The Center Square) – Georgia State Election Board member Janice Johnston resigned from the board on Thursday, citing personal reasons.

Johnston, who was appointed by the Georgia Republican Party in 2022, said she would not quit fighting for election integrity.

“Serving on this board in the years following one of the most scrutinized and debated elections in our state’s history was both challenging and meaningful,” Johnston said. “Questions raised by citizens deserved attention. And the concerns expressed by the voters deserved to be heard.”

Board Chairman John Fervier, who often clashed with Johnston, said she probably spent more time than anyone preparing for the meetings.

“I told her a long time ago, she and I want to get to the same place,” Fervier said. “We sometimes differ on how to get there. But we both believe in fair and honest elections with integrity.”

Johnston was the subject of a 2024 lawsuit by American Oversight, which identifies itself as an independent watchdog, over access to records in Johnsto...