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Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration recently appointed Leigh Phillips as the department’s new director. She has more than 20 years of experience in elections administration, with extensive leadership at both the state and county levels. Most recently, she served as director of Elections and Voter Registration in Henry County.
“I strongly believe in building public trust through accountability, accessibility, and clear communication,” Phillips said. “My goal is to make the voting process secure, efficient, and understandable for every eligible voter, while supporting the staff who carry out this important task.”
Prior to her work in Henry County, she served in multiple roles with the Georgia Secretary of State. She supported election operations statewide and worked closely with county election offices to ensure compliance with Georgia law and the effective administration of elections.
Phillips began her career in elections as a registrar with Fayette County Elections, where she developed expertise in voter registration and public service. As director, Phillips will oversee the administration of all elections and voter registration activities for Cobb County’s nearly 600,000 registered voters.
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