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State Election Board appoints Hope Cohen deputy executive director
Summary
At a May 14 special meeting, the Georgia State Election Board unanimously approved Executive Director James Mills's recommendation to promote Hope Cohen to deputy executive director. The board voted to formalize the appointment and thanked staff for recent hires.
The Georgia State Election Board unanimously appointed Hope Cohen deputy executive director at a special meeting on May 14, 2026, following a recommendation from Executive Director James Mills.
Mills told the board he had worked closely with Cohen and recommended promoting her so the agency would have a deputy who could manage operations when he is absent. "There's nobody better suited to do that than Hope Cohen," Mills said, explaining the move would ensure continuity of leadership.
Board members voiced support for the recommendation and a motion to approve the appointment passed without opposition. The action followed Mills's report on staffing and his request that the board formally endorse the promotion.
The vote concludes the personnel action; Mills said he will keep the board updated on Cohen's transition into the role. The board also heard additional staffing updates during the meeting, including that two part‑time investigators have been hired and a data‑entry specialist has accepted an offer and is scheduled to begin orientation on June 1.
