Democrats Challenge New Election Rules in Georgia

The Democratic National Committee and the Georgia Democratic Party have filed lawsuits against the State Election Board over new rules regarding hand-counting ballots and certifying election results, arguing they could lead to election chaos and delays. These rules, enacted by a Republican-majority board, mandate hand-counting ballots and allow local boards to investigate irregularities before certification. Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign supports these lawsuits, asserting that the certification process should be a mandatory duty and not subject to local board discretion. Critics fear these rules could justify rejecting election results if the favored candidate loses. In a related case, the Ohio Democratic Party has sued over restrictions on ballot drop box access, challenging a directive by Secretary of State Frank LaRose.