Georgia State Election Board Passes Illegal Rules to Disrupt 2024 Election

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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.

Sources & Citations

[1] Georgia Supreme Court strikes down election board rules · Oct 15, 2024 Tier 1

[2] State election board passed illegal rules in coordination with RNC · Sep 20, 2024 Tier 2

[3] Court finds election board violated procedural requirements · Oct 15, 2024 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Georgia State Election Board Passes Illegal Rules to Disrupt 2024 Election.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, July 12, 2024. https://capturecascade.org/event/2024-07-12--georgia-election-board-illegal-rules/