A post-election check in Seminole County, Georgia, uncovered a memory card holding ballots that were never counted, and the discovery may decide who wins State House District 154. The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office flagged the discrepancy after finding roughly 388 more voters checked in on Election Day than ballots were reported cast. The county’s Board of Elections was notified, and the newly counted ballots were added to the tally.
The numbers tell the story of how close this race is. Democrat Harry James had led Republican incumbent Gerald Greene by 58 votes. After the found ballots were counted, Greene moved ahead by 262. That’s a swing of more than 300 votes from one overlooked piece of equipment, and it’s a reminder that local races can hinge on margins most of us never think about.
The Secretary of State’s office is now investigating how the memory card was missed and whether election procedures were followed. The county has until Monday to certify its results. For voters here on the Suncoast, the takeaway isn’t about one Georgia county. It’s about paying attention to the down-ballot races, where a few hundred ballots can change who represents you. Have you ever seen a local race decided by a razor-thin margin? Tell us on our Facebook page.
