Georgia Voter Registration Extension Sought After Hurricane Helene Disruptions

Civil rights groups are suing to extend Georgia's voter registration deadline due to the hurricane's impact on registration efforts.

Three voting rights groups have filed a lawsuit to extend Georgia's voter registration deadline to October 14, following disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene.
The lawsuit argues that power outages, road closures, and office shutdowns prevented many from registering before the original deadline.
A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday to address the request for a temporary restraining order to reopen voter registration.
The lawsuit cites violations of the First and 14th Amendments, as well as the National Voter Registration Act, due to the premature closure of registration.
Advocacy groups emphasize the importance of extending the deadline to ensure all eligible voters, especially those in hard-hit counties, can participate in the upcoming election.