Fulton County Sues Georgia Election Board Over Monitors

Fulton County, Georgia, has filed a lawsuit against the Georgia State Election Board, seeking to block the board from appointing its own election monitors, which include individuals who questioned the 2020 election results. The lawsuit argues that the state board lacks the authority to mandate the county to accept and fund these additional monitors, particularly given that Fulton County has already appointed its own team led by Ryan Germany and the Carter Center. The state board responded by voting to subpoena documents related to the 2020 election from Fulton County, citing ongoing concerns about compliance with election monitoring requirements. Tensions have escalated as the state board, which has a Republican majority, pushes for its own monitor slate, while Fulton County asserts that it has fulfilled its obligations. This dispute comes amid heightened scrutiny of Fulton County's election practices following the contentious 2020 presidential election. Both sides are under pressure as the November elections approach, raising concerns over election integrity and public trust.