Georgia Counties Extend Ballot Drop-Off Hours, Sparking GOP Concerns

Republican leaders express frustration over lack of notification and observer access in Democrat-led counties.

Four Democrat-led counties in Georgia extended absentee ballot drop-off hours over the weekend, leading to GOP concerns about election transparency.
Republican officials, including RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, have filed lawsuits claiming that poll watchers were initially denied access to observe the ballot collection process.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed that the practice of extending ballot drop-off hours is legal under state law but emphasized the need for transparency.
Republican leaders in counties like Fulton and DeKalb expressed frustration over not being directly informed about the changes, hindering their ability to staff observers.
The controversy arises amid heightened tensions and scrutiny in Georgia, a crucial battleground state in the upcoming presidential election.