Harris-Backed Lawsuit Challenges Georgia Election Certification Delay Rules

Aug 27, 2024, 12:00 PM

A lawsuit backed by Vice President Kamala Harris is challenging new election certification rules in Georgia. The suit, filed by the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Georgia, contests a rule that allows county officials to delay election certification, which experts argue violates over a century of state case law. Harris' campaign has voiced support for the case. Despite being voted down in May for legal non-compliance, a similar version of the rule was passed in August. Critics, including legal experts, assert that the changes made the rule even less compliant with existing laws. The rule has been associated with Trump-backed officials, raising concerns about its potential impact on the 2024 election certification process.