Coverage dated January 19, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate David Perdue calls for new election police unit in Georgia

Headline from Local News 8

By Dan Merica, CNN Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue on Thursday called for the creation of an election police unit in Georgia, echoing a proposal by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and continuing Perdue’s focus on election falsehoods.

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Reports & sources

7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Breitbart News

    Perdue to Propose ‘Election Law Enforcement Division’ if Elected Georgia Governor (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Former Sen. David Perdue introduced a plan to create an Election Law Enforcement Division in Georgia should he be elected governor.

  2. Local News 8

    GOP gubernatorial candidate David Perdue calls for new election police unit in Georgia (opens Local News 8)

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    By Dan Merica, CNN Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue on Thursday called for the creation of an election police unit in Georgia, echoing a proposal by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and continuing Perdue’s focus on election falsehoods.

  3. Washington Examiner

    David Perdue pitches Georgia elections police unit in Gov. Brian Kemp challenge (opens Washington Examiner)

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    David Perdue is proposing a “law enforcement unit” in Georgia to enforce election laws and investigate fraud as he seeks to outflank Gov. Brian Kemp on the crucial issue of ballot integrity and unseat him in the state’s Republican gubernatorial primary.

  4. KEYT Santa Barbara

    GOP gubernatorial candidate David Perdue calls for new election police unit in Georgia | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Dan Merica, CNN Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue on Thursday called for the creation of an election police unit in Georgia, echoing a

  5. Fox News

    Georgia GOP gubernatorial clash: Perdue proposes election law enforcement unit (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former GOP Sen. David Perdue of Georgia, who's primary challenging Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, is calling for an Election Security Enforcement Division in the Peach State.

  6. The Hill

    Perdue proposes election police force in Georgia (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Former Georgia Sen.

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