Georgia Supreme Court Ruling on Absentee Ballots Causes Controversy
The Georgia Supreme Court rules against absentee ballot extension, impacting thousands and igniting debate over voting rights and election integrity.
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Summary
The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a ruling that prevents thousands of Cobb County voters, who received absentee ballots late, from extending the submission deadline. This decision mandates that ballots must be returned by Election Day, as the Republican National Committee challenged a previous court order that allowed for late submissions. The ruling affects over 3,000 voters, intensifying concerns over voting rights and election processes in a critical battleground state ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
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