Georgia Election Rules Spark Legal Battle

The Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Georgia have filed a lawsuit to block new GOP-backed rules by the Georgia State Election Board that grant county election boards more authority to investigate and potentially delay election certifications. The Democrats argue that these rules violate state laws that mandate timely certification and could lead to post-election chaos. The new rules, which were supported by Trump allies, have raised concerns among Democrats and voting rights activists about potential misuse to discredit or delay election results. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is seeking advice from the state Attorney General on whether he can remove board members accused of ethics violations. The lawsuit highlights ongoing partisan battles over election processes in Georgia, a key battleground state for the 2024 presidential election.