The state that handed former President Donald Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies even before the first ballots of this year’s presidential race are cast.
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One provides for an undefined “reasonable inquiry” before county election officials certify results, while another allows county election officials “to examine all election related documentation created during the conduct of elections.” Critics say those new rules could be used by county officials who want to refuse certification, likely igniting a legal firestorm at a time when the statewide results would need to be certified.
The controversy playing out in Georgia has national implications, since the presidential race is expected to be narrowly decided by voters there and in six other swing states.
Growing Democratic anxiety over the board majority and its actions mushroomed after Trump praised the majority members by name during an Aug. 3Trump's focus on the administrative board shows how battles over voting and ballot-counting are a tool that both major parties use to motivate voters in Georgia. Many Democrats say protecting the right to vote is a key issue that particularly motivates Black voters.
Karen Glenn, an election official in Butts County, located south of Atlanta, said she thought it was “very irresponsible” for the board to be pushing new rules on counties as local governments prepare for an election that could see record turnout.
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