New Georgia Election Rule Could Delay Election Certification

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A voter leaves a polling site for the presidential primary election, March 12, 2024, in Atlanta. Georgia's most populous county — Fulton County — has had a history of voting problems and was a focus of former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
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Voters in Georgia might face new obstacles as the state election board just approved a controversial rule change. The new policy lets county officials hold off on certifying election results if any board member demands an investigation into voting procedures.

The rule, backed by three Trump-aligned Republicans, stems from ongoing distrust of Fulton County’s 2020 vote count for those known as “election deniers.” Critics, including the NAACP and ACLU, warn that this could lead to chaos and delay in November’s elections, potentially allowing partisan interference.

Effective immediately, the rule has sparked fears that it could disrupt the voting process and shake public trust in election integrity. With these new hurdles, many are concerned about the potential for confusion and manipulation as Election Day approaches.


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