The Georgia State Election Board is investigating claims that several county election boards are failing to properly investigate challenges disputing voter eligibility. This comes after a push to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. Many conservatives argue for purging ineligible votes, while Democrats and progressive activists claim mass voter challenges aim to intimidate and remove eligible voters. The board has requested a report by October 8 on how counties handle voter eligibility cases. DeKalb County Republican Party Chairwoman Marci McCarthy raised concerns about the DeKalb Election Board’s failure to address complaints challenging voter status. Federal and state laws dictate the timelines for voter list maintenance and removal. There has been controversy over voter challenges, with Democratic lawyer Marc Elias threatening legal action against election officials. County election boards in the Atlanta region have rejected thousands of voter challenges filed by conservative activists. A federal judge ruled against a lawsuit alleging voter intimidation by True the Vote in the 2021 U.S. Senate runoffs. The investigation and controversy surrounding voter eligibility challenges in Georgia continue to be a hot-button issue as the state prepares for Election Day on November 5.
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Georgia Election Board Investigates Voter Challenge Procedures in Eight Democratic-Led Counties
