Early in-person voting for the 2024 presidential election has begun in Georgia, with over a quarter million people already casting their votes. The voting period will last for at least 16 days, with some counties offering voting on Sundays as well. A judge ruled that election officials must certify the state’s votes by the Tuesday following the election, preventing exclusion of any votes despite suspicions of fraud or errors. The judge also blocked a rule requiring hand-counting of all ballots, deeming it too late for implementation. These rulings aim to clarify the election process in Georgia, which has seen multiple rule changes leading up to the election. In August, the State Elections Board mandated counties to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” into election result accuracy, causing concern over potential partisan influence. This early voting period and legal clarity are crucial in ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process in Georgia.
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