Georgia Supreme Court Dismisses Four Election Rules While Affirming One Key Regulation

ATLANTA – On Tuesday, the Georgia Supreme Court upheld a single amendment among seven contentious electoral modifications sanctioned by the Republican-dominated State Election Board (SEB) prior to November’s elections. In a unanimous verdict, the justices invalidated four alterations and delegated two others for lower court assessment. This legal action was initiated by Eternal Vigilance Action, an advocacy organization led by former Republican state Representative Scot Turner, alongside two voters, including Turner. They contended that the SEB exceeded its authority by altering election protocols. Defending positions against this claim, attorneys for the state, the Republican National Committee, and the Georgia Republican Party argued that the plaintiffs lacked the legal basis to initiate the lawsuit. The sole change confirmed by the court mandates video surveillance of absentee ballot drop boxes each day post-poll closure. In invalidating four rules, the court cited violations of the state Constitution’s nondelegation principle, underscoring the importance of preserving proper legislative functions.