Georgia Offers Lessons With its Elections

• By Reps. Alcee Hastings and Lloyd Doggett
• Special to Roll Call
• Jan. 15, 2008, Midnight

We recently had the opportunity to lead as well as participate in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s election observation mission in the Republic of Georgia. While we ultimately determined the elections were a “triumphant step toward democracy,” it also reminded us of the challenges we still face here at home with our very own elections.