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Georgia lawmakers pass new election rules that could impact 2024 presidential contest

GOP state Rep. John LaHood speaks in favor of election bill SB 189 at the Georgia House of Representatives in Atlanta on Thursday, the last day of the legislative session. LaHood is the sponsor of the bill in the House. (Arvin Temkar/AP)

ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers on Thursday approved new rules for challenging voters and qualifying for the state's presidential ballot that could impact the 2024 presidential race in the battleground state.

Senate Bill 189 passed the House by a vote of 101-73 and the Senate by a vote of 33-22, sending it to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature or veto.

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