Washington (CNN) Former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday denounced recent Republican-led efforts to restrict voter access in his home state of Georgia, saying he is "disheartened, saddened, and angry." "American democracy means every eligible person has the right to vote in an election that is fair, open, and secure. Carter's rebuke comes as Georgia's Republican-led legislature is advancing a sweeping election bill with restrictions on voter access, repealing no-excuse absentee voting. Former president Jimmy Carter prior to an NFL game on September 2018 in Atlanta. Carter didn't name Trump in his statement but addressed the debunked claims.

Source: CNN March 09, 2021 22:50 UTC