Voting And Elections
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.
Join Rep. Saira Draper for a Virtual Voting Rights Conversation
Rep. Draper will join Southern state leaders for a virtual Emerge forum on voting rights and the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on fair representation.
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.
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.
Rep. Draper Calls on Georgians to Oppose Special Session for Redistricting
Rep. Draper urges Georgians to write to Governor Kent at NoDirtyMapsForGa.com to oppose any special session to redraw maps before the midterms after a Supreme Court ruling weakened Voting Rights Act protections.
Sen. Elena Parent Endorses Rep. Saira Draper for SD-44
Rep. Draper has earned the endorsement of Sen. Elena Parent in the Senate District 44 race, highlighting strong support for her campaign.
Yard Signs Are In - Show Your Support for Rep. Draper with a Free Sign!
Order your free yard sign today at https://votesaira.com/get-a-yard-sign/ and help support the campaign before election day!
Rep. Draper Joins Inman Park Parade
Rep. Draper and her family joined the Inman Park Parade on Saturday, supporting Tanya Miller for Attorney General, and encouraging Georgians to vote early before May 15.
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.
Draper Paper: Week 4 Recap
Are we moving to a new voting system for the November 2026 election?