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Key States Implement Last-Minute Election Rule Changes

New regulations on ballot handling and voter ID laws could impact the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

It's Time for New Rules? State election board Chairman John Fervier is seen before a Georgia's State Election Board members discuss proposals for election rule changes at the state capitol, Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks with members of the media as Georgia state authorities hold an election administration training session for state and local officials in Forsyth, Georgia, U.S. August 27, 2024. REUTERS/Megan Varner
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Overview

  • Georgia mandates hand-counting of ballots, raising concerns about potential delays and election integrity.
  • North Carolina approves digital IDs for voting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
  • Wisconsin reinstates ballot drop boxes, with major cities like Milwaukee and Madison planning to use them.
  • Arizona introduces hand-counting of ballot envelopes, potentially delaying results in the swing state.
  • Florida and Ohio impose stricter rules on mail-in ballots and ballot drop-off, requiring additional identification and limiting who can return ballots.