Janelle King, a prominent media personality and co-founder of the conservative political action committee Let’s Win For America Action, has been appointed to the Georgia State Election Board, a crucial body responsible for developing election rules, investigating fraud allegations, and making recommendations to state lawmakers.
King’s appointment, announced by Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns on Friday, fills a vacant seat left by former Republican state lawmaker Ed Lindsey, who resigned in 2022. King, a seasoned political operative with a strong conservative background, has pledged to bring an impartial and fact-driven approach to her new role.
King’s appointment marks the third new member to join the board this year, which now consists of four Republicans and one Democrat.
Conservative Media Voice Janelle King Appointed to Georgia State Election Board Seat
Her addition has sparked mixed reactions, with State Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon hailing her as a crucial addition to the board, while progressive groups like the New Georgia Project Action Fund have expressed concerns about the politicization of the board.
As a media personality, King has been vocal about her conservative views, but she has also emphasized her commitment to fairness and balance in her new role. Despite her history as a Republican operative, King has promised to use facts and data to guide her decisions, putting the interests of Georgia voters above partisan politics.
Her appointment comes at a time when the State Election Board has faced increased scrutiny and polarization, with meetings often drawing boisterous crowds and criticism from Republican activists who assert that former President Donald Trump was the rightful winner of the 2020 election.
King, however, remains unfazed by the potential criticism, citing her experience as a Black conservative and her ability to navigate contentious political terrain.
