Georgia Court Rules on Cobb County Ballots

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that over 3,000 absentee ballots in Cobb County, delayed due to an error, must be set aside if received after Election Day, despite a lower court's extension. This decision, challenged by Republicans, highlights ongoing election disputes in Georgia, where similar legal battles have arisen over weekend absentee ballot drop-offs in Democratic-leaning counties. The lawsuit by the RNC and Georgia Republicans against counties allowing weekend ballot drop-offs claims these actions violate state laws and the Equal Protection Clause. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger defended the legality of weekend ballot acceptance but criticized the lack of advance notice, particularly in Fulton County. Meanwhile, Missouri faces its own election controversy, with a federal judge denying the state's request to block DOJ poll monitors from observing polling places to ensure ADA compliance. These events underscore the contentious atmosphere surrounding election law adherence and voter access across the United States.