Georgia's State Election Board, controlled by Trump-backed Republicans, has established controversial election rules.

Two controversial new rules passed by Georgia’s State Election Board concerning the certification of vote tallies are set to face their first test in court

A Georgia judge signaled Tuesday that he sees a need to bring clarity to the meaning of a “vague” new election certification rule approved by Donald Trump allies that critics say will inject chaos into the battleground state after Election Day.

Suit filed by Democrats asks the judge to confirm that election superintendents have no discretion to withhold or delay certification of fully tabulated election results.

A judge is considering whether to issue clarification or guidance for two new rules from the Georgia State Election Board that have to do with county certification of election results. Supporters of the rules say they are necessary to ensure the accuracy of the vote totals before county election officials sign off

A critical trial over challenges to two controversial 2024 election certification rules in Georgia is set to begin in Fulton County on Tuesday. The lawsuit from the Democratic National Committee argues that the new rules,