The Georgia Association of Voter Registration and Election Officials is asking the State Election Board to stop changing rules so close to the upcoming presidential election.
The AJC reports the warning comes after the board approved new steps in the process before election results can be certified. It’s also considering a requirement to hand-court ballots to ensure the totals match the number of recorded by voting machines.
The election officials’ organization said in a statement that new rules will create confusion and strain among poll workers who are trying to create an efficient voting process.
The current pending rule for hand-counting ballots would require three poll workers to confirm that the number of ballots cast is correct. Based on opposition from election directors, the State Election Board amended the proposal to allow verification of ballot counts the day after election day rather than mandating it on election night.
