By Brad Brooks
A lawsuit filed by Georgia Democrats, the Democratic National Committee, and the Democratic Party of Georgia alleges that new rules approved by the Georgia state election board could allow local officials to delay certification of November's presidential results, which could potentially impact the outcome of the election.
The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County, argues that the rules give individual county election officials the power to delay or cancel the certification of votes, introducing uncertainty and chaos into the post-election process.
Last week, the Georgia election board, which includes three conservative members appointed by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, voted to empower county election board members to investigate discrepancies between the number of cast ballots and voters in each precinct before certification. This rule has raised concerns about potential intentional delays in certifying the results.
The Democrats' lawsuit contends that resolving allegations of voter fraud is the responsibility of the judicial system, not individual county election officials. This legal battle comes amid ongoing false claims by Trump about election fraud and a close race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.
Research shows that voter fraud in the U.S. is extremely rare, despite Trump's repeated claims. The outcome of the election in Georgia, along with six other key states, is likely to have a significant impact on the final results.
Analysis:
The lawsuit filed by Democrats against Georgia state election officials highlights the ongoing concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the potential for interference in the certification of election results. The rules approved by the Georgia election board have raised suspicions of intentional delays in certifying the results, which could impact the outcome of the November presidential election. This legal battle underscores the importance of upholding the democratic process and ensuring that all votes are counted accurately and fairly.