Georgia Election Officials Challenge New Rules to Safeguard November Vote Certification
Atlanta, GA – A lawsuit was filed Monday against the Georgia State Election Board by a group of election officials and Democrats challenging newly implemented rules. The plaintiffs argue these rules, endorsed by board members aligned with former President Donald Trump, could disrupt the certification of election results in November. Legal representatives for the plaintiffs claim that while the rules overtly comply with statutory certification deadlines, they introduce undue opportunities for delay by mandating extensive investigations into election results. The controversial rules require a “reasonable inquiry” into the accuracy of results before certification and permit … Read more