Georgia Supreme Court blocks State Election Board's hand-count rule

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Georgia Supreme Court unanimously ruled the GOP-led State Election Board exceeded its authority by passing rules requiring hand-counting of ballots at polling places. Chief Justice Nels Peterson wrote the Board “cannot go beyond, change or contradict” state law. The court blocked four rules passed less than 50 days before the 2024 election, including hand counts and “reasonable inquiry” requirements before certification.

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[1] Georgia Supreme Court Blocks State Election Board's Anti-Voting Rules · Oct 22, 2024 Tier 2

[2] Georgia Supreme Court Upholds Block on Hand Counting Rule · Oct 22, 2024 Tier 1

[3] Georgia Supreme Court strikes down State Election Board rules · Oct 22, 2024 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Georgia Supreme Court blocks State Election Board's hand-count rule.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, October 22, 2024. https://capturecascade.org/event/2024-10-22--ga-sc-blocks-hand-count-rule/