Georgia Board Mandates Hand Counting in November

Georgia's State Election Board has approved a contentious new rule requiring poll workers to hand count paper ballots on Election Day. Critics, including Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Attorney General Chris Carr, argue this will delay results and increase the risk of human error. The rule, passed by the board's Republican majority, is seen by some as a move to restore confidence in election integrity following disputes over the 2020 election. However, opponents fear it could lead to a 'nightmare scenario' where delayed results undermine public confidence and potentially impact the certification of Electoral College votes. The rule has already sparked legal challenges and widespread concern among election officials and voting rights advocates.