Nov. 17, 7pm Chatham County Elections Review
by Mr. Antwan Lang, Elections Commissioner
A review presented to the Skidaway Hamiltons & Abigails via Zoom
Anticipated Topics
1. Why did you wish to serve on the Elections Commissions Board?
2. Briefly, what are the commission’s duties?
3. Scope of the November General election:
– # of absentee requests & returns; issues with invalid ballots?
– # of early voters; any issues to note?
– # of in-person voters; polling location & machine issues?
4. What went according to plans? (“what went right”)
5. What needs improvement (“what went wrong”)
6. Suggested next steps & actions.
Attendees may be interested in the following Opinion article by Mr. Lang
Opinion – Savannah Morning News – Sept 17, 2020
Elections Board member: Implement voter protection plan to ensure election integrity
Mr. Lang’s Background
In 2018 at age 24, Antwan Lang became the youngest elected official in Chatham County history with his election to the Board of Elections.
Currently:
– Member of the Georgia National Guard
– He is a court appointed Special Advocate for Children
– Chairman of the Board of the Alice Blount Academy
– Working towards an MBA at Mercer University
Education:
– BS degree in Liberal Arts, Savannah State University
– Masters in Political Science & Public Policy, Savannah State University
– Legislative aide in both the Georgia House & Senate
Activities:
– Served on the Cultural Affairs Commission, City of Savannah
– Past president of the Savannah Jayees
– Member of the NAACP & 100 Black Men of Savannah
– (plus many others)
