Atlanta voting rights leader talks concerns about ‘voter suppression’ ahead of November election

A sign showing the way for voters stands outside a Cobb County voting building during the first day of early voting, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Marietta, Georgia.
A sign showing the way for voters stands outside a Cobb County voting building during the first day of early voting, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Marietta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

The 2024 presidential election is fast approaching, and there are still ongoing concerns about fair elections and voter rights.

Lauren Groh-Wargo, the CEO of the Atlanta-based national voting rights organization Fair Fight Action was a guest on Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look.”

Groh-Wargo talked with show host Rose Scott about her organization’s top focus this presidential election. She discussed her concerns about Georgia’s new voter registration cancellation website. In addition, she highlighted what she sees as ongoing systemic efforts to suppress Black voters through laws, mass voter challenges, political intimidation and disinformation — and what her organization is doing to combat these efforts.