In a move that could change the course of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Election Board.
This legal action aims to prevent the implementation of a newly proposed rule that mandates hand-counting ballots at polling places across the state. According to the DNC, the rule could lead to widespread chaos, though they have yet to provide substantial evidence to support their claims, as reported by Breitbart.
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The DNC’s lawsuit is bolstered by the backing of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign.
The central argument is that the hand-counting rule violates state law, with the board allegedly overstepping its authority in approving the measure. This rule, which passed with a narrow 3-2 vote from supporters of Republican candidate Donald Trump, aims to ensure that the totals from hand counts match those recorded by voting machines.
The complaint, lodged in Fulton County Superior Court, states: “If the Hand Count Rule is allowed to go into effect, the general election will not be orderly and uniform.”
The DNC asserts that larger counties may experience significant delays in reporting vote counts. Furthermore, the complaint highlights concerns over election officials struggling to adapt to new procedures introduced too late in the game, as well as potential security risks to the ballots themselves.
Compounding their worries, the DNC argues that delays stemming from the hand-counting process could provide opportunities for “bad-faith actors” to claim that fraud has tainted the election results. They contend that such accusations would undermine public confidence, particularly affecting the election of Democratic candidates.
The lawsuit includes other plaintiffs, such as members from local election boards in key counties like Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Forsyth, all vital regions that could heavily influence Georgia’s electoral outcome.
The rule in question requires each voting precinct to have the poll manager and a pair of workers separate ballots into stacks of 50 for hand-counting. The three must reach a consensus on the total count and verify that it aligns with the machine tabulation. In the event of any discrepancies, they are expected to identify and, if possible, rectify the issue.
As reported by various sources, this legal confrontation sets the stage for a critical examination of voting procedures in Georgia. With the stakes high and both parties gearing up for a fierce battle, the implications of this lawsuit extend far beyond just counting ballots; they could influence the integrity of the election process itself.
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