A lawsuit supported by Democrat Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign challenged new Georgia election certification rules Monday, warning that they will “invite chaos” if the results are disputed.
The case takes aim at rules approved by the State Election Board’s Republican majority that require an undefined “reasonable inquiry” and add requirements before county election boards finalize results one week after Election Day.
The 44-page suit by the Democratic Party says the rules could lead to disputes over the vote count and potentially delay certification. At least 19 county election board members have refused to certify various elections since 2020, according to a statewide survey by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
“Certifying an election is not a choice, it’s the law,” said Quentin Fulks, principal deputy campaign manager for the Harris-Walz campaign. “A few unelected extremists can’t just decide not to count your vote.”