Georgia Supreme Court to Review Nullified Election Rules Amid Record Early Voting Turnout
The Georgia Supreme Court is set to review new election rules nullified by a judge, including a hand-count ballot measure, amid record-setting early voting turnout. The ruling impacts crucial election processes just two weeks before Election Day.
The Georgia Supreme Court is poised to review a judge's decision to nullify new election rules, including a hand-count ballot measure, passed by the Republican-majority State Elections Board (SEB), amidst a surge in record early voting turnout.
The ruling, which deemed the measures 'illegal, unconstitutional, and void,' is stirring controversy as Election Day approaches. The nullified rules included requirements for hand-counting ballots and heightened documentation for absentee ballot deliveries, sparking a legal battle among civil rights groups, the Republican National Committee (RNC), and the Georgia state GOP.
The challenge now lies in how this court battle will affect the upcoming elections. With early voting records already shattered, the outcome of this legal showdown could have significant implications for Georgia's electoral process.