Judges Deny Extension of Voter Registration in Hurricane-Hit Georgia and Florida

Federal judges rejected lawsuits seeking to extend voter registration deadlines after hurricanes disrupted the process in key swing states.

Federal courts in Georgia and Florida dismissed attempts to extend voter registration deadlines despite recent hurricanes impacting the states.
The NAACP and the League of Women Voters filed lawsuits citing Hurricane Helene's disruption as a barrier to voter registration.
Judges ruled that there was insufficient evidence of harm to voters to justify extending the deadlines past October 7.
Civil rights groups expressed disappointment, emphasizing the importance of voter access amid natural disasters.
In contrast to Georgia and Florida, South Carolina successfully extended its voter registration deadline following a similar legal challenge.