Overview

• Georgia's state election board has passed rules allowing local officials to scrutinize and potentially withhold election certifications.
• The rules include provisions for hand-counting ballots and reconciling voter check-ins with ballots cast.
• Critics argue these measures could delay certification and create confusion, especially in a tight race.
• Election officials and experts warn that the new rules may undermine public trust and lead to disputes.
• Similar efforts to tighten election oversight are emerging in other battleground states, raising broader concerns.