Judge Robert C.I. McBurney, of Fulton County Superior Court. Courtesy photo

New Rules Regarding Election Certification in Ga. to Get Test in Fulton Court

The Republican majority on the State Election Board—made up of three members praised by name by former President Donald Trump at a recent rally—voted to approve the rules last month. Democrats filed a legal challenge and argue the rules could be used "to upend the statutorily required process for certifying election results in Georgia." A bench trial is set to begin Tuesday before Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney.

September 30, 2024 at 01:22 PM

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Election and Political Law

Kate Brumback

The Associated Press

Two controversial new rules passed by Georgia's State Election Board concerning the certification of vote tallies are set to face their first test in court this week.

The Republican majority on the State Election Board—made up of three members praised by former President Donald Trump praised by name at a recent rally—voted to approve the rules last month. Democrats filed a legal challenge and argue the rules could be used "to upend the statutorily required process for certifying election results in Georgia."

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