The lawsuit says the rules invite post-election chaos, that the board is defying state law that says county officials “shall certify” results, and that more than a century of court precedent in Georgia finds county officials have no wiggle room.
Democrats sue to block Georgia election rules that they warn will block finalization of results
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Matt Mashburn, a Republican appointee to the board, said the “talking heads were wrong” when they suggested the law would be used to meddle in local elections.
GOP state legislatures seek greater control over state and local election offices
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