Georgia Court Strikes Down Election Rules, NY Lawsuit Filed

The Georgia Supreme Court unanimously struck down four of seven new election rules adopted by the Republican-led State Election Board ahead of the 2024 general election, finding the board exceeded its authority. The invalidated rules included requirements for hand-counting ballots, stricter ID for absentee ballot drop-offs, and deeper scrutiny before certifying results. Only the rule mandating video surveillance of absentee ballot drop boxes after polls close was upheld. Two additional rules, regarding daily vote counts and poll watcher access, were sent back to a lower court for further review. Separately, in New York, a lawsuit questioning the accuracy of the 2024 presidential election results in Rockland County is moving to discovery but is not expected to affect the certified outcome. These developments highlight ongoing legal disputes over election administration and integrity across the United States.