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The Guardian: How Trump Could Undermine the Midterms
Rep. Draper’s voting rights focus connects to this Guardian report on concerns about election misinformation and efforts that could undermine confidence in midterm results.
Georgia Recorder: Late Bill Change Reshapes Voting System Debate
Rep. Draper spoke with Georgia Recorder about a late elections bill change that extends QR code ballot use and shapes how Georgia may choose its next voting system.
Saira Draper Discusses Campaign Childcare in Georgia Recorder
Rep. Saira Draper speaks with Georgia Recorder about how childcare costs and family responsibilities can affect candidates running for office in Georgia.
Georgia Democrats blast requirement to recount votes by hand in bill that would keep ballot QR codes - The Current
Rep. Draper criticized a Republican-backed Georgia bill requiring hand recounts while keeping QR-code ballots, citing concerns about confusion and error before major elections.
New York Times Covers Georgia Redistricting Pause
Rep. Draper in the New York Times: "political civic engagement works when the people are paying attention and responding"
AJC: Democrats Say Georgia Redistricting Fight Isn’t Over
Rep. Draper urged transparency as Democrats warned Georgia’s redistricting fight may return after the November elections.
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Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based chain of gas-and-goodie emporiums, is building a new travel center in Georgia. The location south of Atlanta will be its fourth in the state.
Decaturish publishes Sen. Elena Parent’s endorsement of Saira Draper
Decaturish published a letter from Sen. Elena Parent endorsing Rep. Draper for State Senate District 44 and highlighting her work on voting rights and other key issues.
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Supreme Court voting decision may not alter Georgia midterms. But 2028?
Rep. Draper told the AJC a new Supreme Court ruling may not affect Georgia’s 2026 elections but could reopen redistricting battles before 2028.
Saira Draper welcomes Members of Free & Just Roundtable on Impacts of Georgia's Abortion Ban
Rep. Draper joins families and advocates highlighted by Atlanta Daily World to discuss the effects of Georgia’s abortion ban, which has devastated families.
Washington Post April 3, 2026
April 3, 2026 - Washington Post: Saira Draper quoted on the failure of Republicans in the Georgia Legislature to pass legislation addressing its self-imposed requirement do away with QR codes as the official indication of voter intent by July 2026. “They’ve abdicated their responsibility,” Democratic state Rep. Saira Draper said of inaction by Republicans who control the legislature.