Episode 631: In Case with 2024 Presidential Election Implications, Georgia Judge Blocks Controversial State Election Board Rules for Hand Counting & Certification

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Oct. 17, 2024
In Case with 2024 Presidential Election Implications, Georgia Judge Blocks Controversial State Election Board Rules for Hand Counting & Certification
In two cases with national implications, a Fulton County Superior Court Judge temporarily blocked implementation of new Georgia Election Board rules which appeared designed to delay the certification of the 2024 Presidential election.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Georgia Recorder - Judge ponders Cobb County challenge to Georgia election board rules OK’d close to start of voting

Fulton County Superior Court - (Hand Counting Case) COBB COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION et al., v. STATE ELECTION BOARD
Georgia Recorder - Fulton judge says Georgia law requires county election officials to certify results
ABC News - Georgia judge blocks ballot counting rule and says county officials must certify election results
Campaign Legal Center - Can Georgia's Election Board Refuse to Certify Results? The Law Says No

Groups Taking Action:

League of Women Voters GA, Protect Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice
Check Your Voter Registration:

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
• USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
• Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
• Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote
  
  

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