Georgia Supreme Court Rules on Absentee Ballots

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that Cobb County cannot accept absentee ballots after Election Day, a decision hailed as a major victory for the Republican National Committee (RNC). The court's ruling comes after Cobb County officials faced criticism for mailing over 3,000 absentee ballots late, which the RNC challenged in court. RNC Chairman Michael Whatley celebrated the ruling, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the statutory deadline for ballot receipt. In a broader context, Georgia Republicans are actively pushing back against claims of election interference made by Donald Trump, who has vowed to challenge the election results if he loses. The RNC has also filed lawsuits against several counties for allegedly disregarding election laws by accepting ballots over the weekend while blocking Republican poll watchers. Despite these legal battles, the Georgia Secretary of State's office confirmed that no election laws had been broken, aiming to maintain public trust in the electoral process.