State Rep. Doreen Carter

Civics Corner: Can a Newly Elected Governor Veto a Law Signed by a Previous Governor?

Good question — and the answer is no.

A governor’s veto power only applies before a bill becomes law. Once legislation is signed into law (or becomes law without a signature), it is officially state law and a future governor cannot later veto it after taking office.

A new governor who disagrees with an existing law has other options:

• Work with the General Assembly to repeal or amend it
• Sign new legislation that changes it
• Challenge it in court if constitutional issues exist
• Adjust agency implementation when the law allows discretion

Understanding how government works matters because elections determine leadership, but they do not automatically erase laws already on the books.

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From expanding access to health care to investing in our workers, Andy has proven what’s possible when we put people over politics. Seeing the progress of our neighbors to the north serves as a powerful reminder: when we prioritize families over friction, we win.

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Early Voting in Gwinnett and DeKalb this Weekend for the Special Election Runoff House District 94.
The Runoff is April 7th.

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DeKalb County Voter Registration & Elections is preparing for the Georgia House District 94 Special Election.

If you live in District 94, now is the time to plan how you will vote.

📅 Election Day
Tuesday, March 10
Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

🗓️ Early Voting
February 16 through March 6
Monday to Friday | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday voting
February 21 and February 28 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday voting
February 22 and March 1 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

📍 Early Voting Locations
DeKalb Voter Registration & Elections Office
4380 Memorial Dr., Suite 500, Decatur

New Bethel A.M.E. Church
8350 Rockbridge Rd., Lithonia

Redan-Trotti Library
1569 Wellborn Rd., Lithonia

✉️ Voting by Mail
Absentee ballots can be requested now through February 27.
Ballots must be received by the deadline to be counted.

ℹ️ Review key dates, confirm your registration, and choose the voting option that works best for you at dekalbvotes.com.