Georgia’s Election Day Count: Late Ballots on Hold

In a surprising turn of events, Georgia's top court has decided that voters in Cobb County who received their ballots late won't have their votes counted if they're received after Election Day. This ruling, which supports the position of the Republican National Committee (RNC), means that these ballots will be set aside until further notice. The Supreme Court of Georgia made this call after a Cobb County judge had initially extended the deadline. The local court had allowed votes to be counted until Friday, as long as they were postmarked by Election Day.

This change could leave some voters in a bind, as they might not have other ways to cast their ballots. Georgia's American Civil Liberties Union is advising affected voters to drop off their ballots in person or use overnight mail if possible. This ruling doesn't affect voters covered by federal laws for military and overseas ballots. Three justices disagreed with the majority's decision, but no clear reasoning was provided. Georgia is a key state in the presidential election, and the outcome in Cobb County could play a significant role.

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