What was the vote margin when the Georgia Court of Appeals disqualified Willis?

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The Georgia Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to disqualify Fani Willis from the Trump election interference case on December 19, 2024. Two judges concluded that Willis romantic relationship with Nathan Wade created an appearance of impropriety that could not be cured by Wade resignation alone. One judge dissented, apparently finding that the trial court remedy (requiring Wade to resign) was sufficient. This split decision shows that the legal question was contested. The dissenting judge believed that removing Wade from the case adequately addressed the conflict. The majority disagreed, finding that the appearance of impropriety had already tainted the prosecution during the pretrial phase when Willis was making critical decisions. This 2-1 ruling was later effectively upheld when the Georgia Supreme Court declined to hear Willis appeal by a vote of 4-3.

What was the vote margin when the Georgia Court of Appeals disqualified Willis?

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