Democrats in Georgia have filed a lawsuit against the State Election Board over a new rule requiring counties to count ballots by hand, arguing that this will lead to chaos, delays in reporting results, and security risks. The lawsuit, supported by Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign, claims that the board exceeded its authority and conflicts with the process established by the General Assembly. The rule, passed this month, mandates a hand count of ballots to ensure accuracy without considering individual votes. The secretary of state and attorney general had warned the board about overstepping their authority and changing processes so close to Election Day. The lawsuit seeks to declare the Hand Count Rule illegal to prevent election night chaos. The Georgia State Election Board, which has a right-wing majority, has faced controversy for its actions, with former President Donald Trump praising the members for their efforts. This legal battle comes as Georgia remains a closely contested battleground state, with the board making decisions that are perceived to align with a specific political faction.
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Democratic Party Files Lawsuit Against Georgia’s Mandate for Hand-Counted Ballots
