Georgia Supreme Court

Georgia Supreme Court blocks State Election Board's hand-count rule

2024-10-22 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

Georgia Supreme Court unanimously ruled the GOP-led State Election Board exceeded its authority by passing rules requiring hand-counting of ballots at polling places. Chief Justice Nels Peterson wrote the Board “cannot go beyond, change or contradict” state law. The court blocked four …

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Georgia State Election Board Passes Illegal Rules to Disrupt 2024 Election

2024-07-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

Georgia State Election Board with Republican majority including Janelle King, Janice Johnston, and Rick Jeffares passed multiple illegal rules between July and September 2024 coordinated with Republican National Committee. Rules included hand-count ballot requirements, “reasonable …

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