US EditionJudge rejects challenge to Georgia election law provisions on absentee ballots
U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee ruled the restrictions reduce voter confusion and enhance election efficiency, supporting Georgia's effort to secure absentee ballot processes.
- U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee ruled in a 50-page opinion Monday, rejecting a legal challenge to two absentee ballot provisions in Georgia and finding a `compelling governmental interest` in limiting third-party distribution.
- The law originated when Republican state lawmakers passed Senate Bill 202 after the presidential election as part of a legislative overhaul of election procedures aiming to reduce voter confusion and enhance electoral efficiency.
- The law's provisions include banning prefilled absentee ballot applications, prohibiting duplicate absentee ballot mailings, limiting absentee drop boxes, adding an ID requirement, and banning volunteers from giving food or water to voters in line.
- Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger praised the ruling, saying SB 202 protects voters from confusion and helps keep elections secure, while voting rights groups vowed to continue pursuing the case.
- Beyond this case, Georgia is recognized as a national leader for adopting automatic voter registration, at least 17 days of early voting, and no-excuse absentee voting, with recent rankings showing high marks in election integrity despite ongoing SB 202 disputes.
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Griffin Daily News
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Marietta Daily Journal
Court upholds key provision of state elections overhaul
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