Camden County Hearing Adjudicates Elector Challenges Led by Kyle Rapp

The Camden County Board of Elections and Registrars convened on April 17, 2025, to address challenges to the voter registration status of 23 individuals. The meeting, led by Vice Chair Julia McCullough in the absence of Chairperson Robert Maynor, focused on the validity of these elector challenges initiated by Kyle Rapp.

During the session, the board members, including Claire Harden, Joseph Stell, and Ray Holland, along with election officials, reviewed the names of the challenged voters. The list included individuals such as Stephen De La Rosa, Melissa Celeste Washington, and Victor Scott Mark Smith, among others. The hearing aimed to determine whether these voters would remain on the county's list of electors.

According to Georgia law, the registrar will notify the parties of their decision following the hearing. If the challenges are upheld, the affected individuals will have their voter registrations rejected and removed from the electoral list. The law also allows for an appeal to the superior court within ten days of the registrar's decision.

Kyle Rapp, the challenger, was present to provide testimony under oath, with the burden of proof resting on him to demonstrate that the individuals in question do not meet the qualifications to remain registered. Each party involved was given the opportunity to present their case, with time limits set for testimony.

The outcome of this hearing is significant as it directly impacts the electoral rights of the challenged individuals and reflects ongoing efforts to ensure the integrity of the voter registration process in Camden County. The board's decision will be communicated to the affected voters in writing, and the process allows for legal recourse should any party wish to contest the registrar's ruling.