Early voting is set to begin in Georgia, but the two major political parties are locked in a battle over how those ballots will be tabulated after Election Day. Democrats are suing the State Election Board over a rule requiring hand counting of all votes to match machine-tabulated totals, which they claim will sow division and chaos. Republicans argue the rule is necessary to ensure voter confidence and prevent a repeat of the 2020 election.
Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon believes the hand-count rule is a crucial check on the system, while Democratic Chairwoman Nikema Williams accuses Republicans of trying to undermine voter confidence. The rule has faced opposition from the right, with Georgia’s Secretary of State calling it misguided and the Attorney General warning it could face legal challenges.
Despite concerns about delays in the election process, some party officials aligned with former President Donald Trump support the rule, calling it a necessary step to ensure the total number of ballots cast matches those scanned. Williams argues that the rule’s intent is to create confusion and distrust in Georgia’s elections, particularly in light of Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 loss in the state.
As Georgia’s early voting period approaches, the battle over the hand-count rule continues to play out in the courts and among party officials. The outcome of this dispute could have a significant impact on voter confidence in Georgia’s election process.
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