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Georgia's new ballot counting rule faces Republican-led lawsuit, claiming it oversteps State Election Board's authority and may cause election delays. Reuters

Republican-led group sues to block Georgia rule requiring hand count of ballots

A Republican-led group, Eternal Vigilance Action, is challenging Georgia’s new rule requiring poll workers to count ballots by hand, arguing it oversteps the State Election Board’s authority. The group claims the rule could cause delays and undermine election confidence. The lawsuit is set for an Oct. 4 hearing, and another lawsuit from Democratic groups is also challenging related rules.

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