If 2024 is anything like 2020 or 2016, the presidential election will be decided by relatively small margins in a handful of states. That means some local battles scattered across the country could have national importance. Here are some instances to keep an eye on:
In Georgia, Democrats are suing to stop new election certification rules. The state election board recently passed two rules that allow election officials to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying election results and permit members of county election boards to investigate ballot counts. The Democratic National Committee, the Georgia Democratic Party, and Democratic members of several county election boards have argued in court that the rules could lead to post-election “chaos” if local officials refuse to certify elections.
