Claims about counterfeit ballots in Georgia have resurfaced online, pointing to allegations made in a post-2020 election lawsuit filed by attorney Sidney Powell.
The lawsuit included an affidavit from a witness who claimed that suspected counterfeit ballots could be identified by darker watermarks and different paper stock, asserting that nearly all such ballots were cast for Joe Biden.
However, courts that reviewed election challenges following the 2020 vote — including cases in Georgia — found insufficient evidence to support claims of widespread fraud that would have altered the outcome. Multiple audits and recounts in the state also confirmed the certified results.
Election officials in Georgia have consistently maintained that ballots include security features and verification procedures designed to prevent tampering, and they say no credible evidence has emerged showing counterfeit ballots were counted in large numbers.
The allegations continue to circulate in political debate years later, reflecting ongoing disputes over election integrity, even as official reviews and judicial rulings upheld the results.
