Georgia Republicans File Lawsuit Over Absentee Ballots

Georgia Republicans, including former President Trump's campaign, have filed a federal lawsuit against several Democratic-leaning counties over their decision to accept hand-delivered absentee ballots after the end of the early voting period. The lawsuit targets counties like Fulton, DeKalb, and Gwinnett, with state GOP Chairman Josh McKoon claiming these counties acted illegally by extending voting hours without proper notification. In a separate matter, a judge ruled that voters in Cobb County who received absentee ballots late can return them until November 8, following concerns raised by the ACLU and the Southern Poverty Law Center about ballot delays affecting over 3,000 voters. The Cobb County Board of Elections faced challenges due to a surge in absentee ballot requests, leading to late mailings. This legal battle highlights ongoing tensions over voting regulations and practices in Georgia as Election Day approaches.