Georgia Judge Rules Election Certification Mandatory on October 15, 2024

Oct 15, 2024, 02:50 PM

On October 15, 2024, a Fulton County Superior Court judge, Robert McBurney, has ruled that the certification of election results is mandatory under Georgia law. This decision mandates that county election officials in Georgia cannot delay or refuse to certify election results, regardless of suspicions of miscounts or fraud. The ruling is a significant setback for election deniers and conservative efforts to broaden their powers in the battleground state. The court's decision underscores that the duty of election officials to certify results is ministerial and must be performed under any circumstances. Additionally, the judge denied a request from the Georgia NAACP to extend voter registration deadlines. The ruling specifically impacts the 2024 presidential contest.