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Georgia Judge Rules on Election Certification
In a significant ruling, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney declared that Georgia election officials must certify election results without discretion, countering attempts by Republican board member Julie Adams to challenge certification based on suspicions of fraud. The judge emphasized that allowing officials to refuse certification would silence voters and is not permitted under Georgia law. McBurney's decision came amid controversies over a new hand-counting rule from the Georgia State Election Board, which critics argue could introduce chaos into the election process. This hand-counting requirement mandates precincts to verify ballot counts manually, a system criticized for its potential inaccuracies and inefficiencies. The backdrop of these legal battles includes ongoing tensions related to the 2020 presidential election and efforts by some Republicans to change the election process. Overall, McBurney's rulings aim to uphold the integrity and efficiency of Georgia's electoral system ahead of the consequential November elections.
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- Last Updated
- 37 days ago
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