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Georgia State Election Board with Republican majority including Janelle King, Janice Johnston, and Rick Jeffares passed multiple illegal rules between July and September 2024 coordinated with Republican National Committee. Rules included hand-count ballot requirements, "reasonable inquiry" provisions before certification, and expanded poll watcher access designed to create confusion and delays. Georgia Supreme Court invalidated four rules after finding board violated procedural requirements, including holding rushed July 12, 2024 meeting without proper notice. Attempt to sabotage election administration through regulatory capture.