Representatives of the Georgia Green Party recently engaged in discussions with members of the Jill Stein 2024 Presidential campaign regarding the campaign's intentions for securing ballot access in Georgia. In previous correspondence between the state party and the Stein campaign, the state party offered, as it had in 2012 and 2016, its resources to help Dr. Stein meet Georgia's ballot access requirements.

However, during the meeting, the Stein campaign affirmed its intent to pursue an independent ballot placement for Stein in Georgia, a move that would preclude the Georgia Green Party from an opportunity to retain for future election cycles, a ballot line which might be earned in this year’s election. Such a ballot line could be used in the 2026 elections for an available seat in the US Senate and for the eight Georgia Constitutional Offices, including Governor. It is important to note that obtaining a ballot line in a Presidential election year costs 7,500 valid signatures, while doing so in non-Presidential election years costs nearly 70,000 valid signatures. Also, if a Georgia Green Party candidate in a 2026 statewide election earned enough votes, the Georgia Green Party nominee for President in 2028 would not need to collect signatures to appear on the ballot.

Citing conversations with the National Lavender Caucus of the Green Party of the United States, the Stein campaign misrepresented the Georgia party as "anti-trans," despite the party's unwavering commitment to human rights for all individuals. Discussions also delved into the evolving scientific research which supports the party's stance on safeguarding young people from certain medical interventions.

Additionally, past national party conflicts over accrediting the Georgia Green Party were discussed, highlighting procedural violations during the state party's expulsion in 2021.

As the Georgia Green Party prepares for an additional Nominating Convention on May 18th, these recent developments may prompt a reassessment of the party's support for the Stein campaign.