Georgia Election Board Approves Controversial New Rules Amid Criticism of Partisan Influence

Georgia’s state election board, dominated by Republicans, recently approved several new election rules, sparking concerns among critics about potential partisan influence. The new rules include giving counties more leeway to delay certification of election results, requiring ID for hand-delivered absentee ballots, mandating video surveillance of ballot drop boxes, and expanding the areas poll observers can monitor. These changes come amid ongoing allegations of voter fraud by supporters of former President Donald Trump, despite no evidence of widespread fraud in Georgia’s 2020 election. Critics worry that the rules could lead to delays and uncertainties in election results, while proponents argue they enhance transparency and integrity.

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