RNC Sues Four Georgia Counties Over Alleged Law Violations, Poll Watchers Denied Access

The RNC has taken legal action against Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties in Georgia.

They’re being accused of flouting state law by extending office hours and accepting absentee ballots after the advance voting period ended.

The lawsuit also claims Republican poll watchers were stopped from observing the process.

This was backed up by a leaked email.

In a statement, the Georgia GOP called this a “blatant violation”.

The suit seeks to uphold election laws and ensure that all counties follow the regulations.

But will they follow them in time for Election Day?

Fulton County Did Not Inform Georgia Secretary of State They Would Count Ballots Over the Weekend without GOP Poll Workers Present – State Senators Descend on Fulton County https://t.co/zlDloKOqcL pic.twitter.com/ERX10FS6I3

— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) November 2, 2024

The Gateway Pundit reports:

As reported earlier, the RNC filed a lawsuit on Saturday after four Georgia counties extended their election office hours and decided to accept absentee ballots over the weekend in violation of state law.

Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties are refusing to allow Republican poll watchers in to observe the process, according to the Republican National Committee.

“This is a blatant violation of Georgia law . . . which states ‘all drop boxes shall be closed when the advance voting period ends,’” the Georgia Republican Party said in a statement on Friday. “To make matters worse, the four election office locations are situated in areas of the county that will clearly favor Democrat candidates,”

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley said Democrat officials are playing fast and loose with election law.

According to Georgia state senator representing Forsyth County Greg Dolezal, The Fulton County Registration Manager ordered the staff not to allow GOP observers in the building.

“Do not let them in the building. If they want to observe from the parking lot, you can’t stop that but they are not allowed to sit in the building,” the Fulton County Registration Manager said in an email.

Yesterday Fulton County announced they will be opening four locations this weekend to accept absentee ballots. This morning, the Registration Manager ordered the staff not to allow observers in the building. This is completely unacceptable. pic.twitter.com/qL8j8WQSYW

— Greg Dolezal (@dolezal4senate) November 2, 2024

I am in communication with the Secretary of State's office and my Senate colleagues about this. The Secretary has sent investigators to all four locations and the outside monitoring teams (which were assigned specifically to observe Fulton for prior issues) are also deploying…

— Greg Dolezal (@dolezal4senate) November 2, 2024

Update: @BeachforGA and Senator Albers have arrived at a location and been allowed access. I am en route myself to get eyes on the situation as well. Maddening way to spend a Saturday, and Fulton needs to be held accountable for once again making up rules as they go.

The GOP is…

— Greg Dolezal (@dolezal4senate) November 2, 2024

A lot seems to be occurring over in Georgia.

Especially Fulton County.

For those of you in that area, remain vigilant.

Actually, that goes for all of us. This sort of thing could potentially be happening in every county, in every state.

🚨BREAKING NEWS – ELECTION INTERFERENCE🚨

Fulton County, GA

Republicans did NOT win the hearing this morning in Fulton County to shut down extra weekend hours to drop off ballots despite it being in direct violation of the law

𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩… pic.twitter.com/ixPwkzeGL4

— Kylie Jane Kremer (@KylieJaneKremer) November 2, 2024