Georgia Election Board Faces Controversial Rule Changes

The Georgia state election board, under Republican control, is facing scrutiny for proposed rule changes that could delay the certification of election results, specifically a labor-intensive hand count of millions of ballots. Critics, including voting rights advocates and the state's Secretary of State, warn that this could lead to significant errors, confusion, and spurious election challenges. The board's actions, driven by a new Republican bloc, have sparked lawsuits and concerns about transparency and fairness as they push through rules that allow local election officials to delay certifications based on undefined inquiries. Furthermore, a recently created social media account by board member Janice Johnston has raised alarms over the dissemination of false information about the board's role in overseeing elections. As these changes are set to be discussed on Friday, the board is urged to postpone any amendments until after the election to avoid jeopardizing the integrity of the electoral process.