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A Conspiracy Theory About QR Codes Has Led to Chaos Ahead of Georgia’s Midterms

Wired May 13, 2026 · 10:30 am Read Original
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A Conspiracy Theory About QR Codes Has Led to Chaos Ahead of Georgia’s Midterms

The state of Georgia banned the use of QR codes for elections, based in part on the assertions of a man who’s boosted false claims about Israel and 9/11. Now no one knows how ballots will be counted.

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Source Wired
Published May 13, 2026 · 10:30 am
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