Georgia Judge Dismisses Republican Effort to Prohibit Hand-Delivered Mail-In Ballots

Atlanta, GA — A Georgia judge recently issued a ruling against an initiative led by a group of Republican activists who sought to prohibit the return of mail ballots by hand delivery to election authorities. The lawsuit was an attempt to enforce stricter control over the handling of ballots, arguing that such measures were necessary to ensure election integrity. The plaintiffs contended that allowing ballots to be returned by hand could lead to potential election fraud and mismanagement. However, the judge found insufficient evidence to support the claims that this method of returning ballots posed … Read more