**Who Monitors Elections? A Dispute in Fulton County, Georgia** Fulton County officials have reached an agreement to bring in an external team to oversee the upcoming elections, but the state elections board is pushing for a different approach—one that aligns with the "stop-the-steal" movement. Recently, the Georgia state elections board, which includes three members aligned with former President Trump, voted to mandate a hand count of paper ballots on election day. This decision has reignited their focus on Fulton County, the state's most populous area, which has been a focal point for those who continue to question the integrity of the 2020 election results. Earlier this year, the state board had entered into a voluntary agreement with Fulton County to incorporate an external monitoring team into the election process for the 2024 elections. However, the board's current push suggests a desire for oversight that is more closely tied to their political agenda, raising concerns about the implications for election integrity and transparency in the county.