Georgia Judge Rules Election Certification Mandatory, Even if Fraud Suspected

Oct 15, 2024, 02:50 PM

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney has ruled that election certification is mandatory under Georgia law. This decision means that county election officials cannot delay or refuse to certify election results, even if they suspect fraud or errors. The ruling is a significant setback for election deniers and conservatives in Georgia who sought to broaden their powers to challenge election outcomes. The judge emphasized that the duty to certify election results is ministerial and must be performed under any circumstance. The Georgia NAACP's request for a voter registration extension was also denied. This ruling applies to the 2024 presidential contest and the upcoming November 5 election.