Georgia Election Rule Overhaul Overturned: A Blow to Trump's Allies

A Georgia judge has overturned election rule changes made by a Republican-led state board, thwarting allies of Donald Trump. The changes, viewed as attempts to disrupt vote certification, sparked criticism and were legally challenged, highlighting ongoing election integrity debates as the U.S. presidential election approaches.

A Georgia judge has overturned several controversial election rules implemented by a Republican-controlled state board, marking a significant setback for Donald Trump's allies who aimed to reconfigure the state's vote counting methods ahead of the critical November 5 U.S. presidential election.

The ruling by Judge Thomas Cox deemed six new provisions unlawful, asserting that they conflicted with existing election codes. This decision follows a slew of legal challenges from both Democratic and Republican quarters, all striving to influence Georgia's pivotal electoral process.

As the debate continues over election integrity and rule changes, Georgia stands as a battleground state, with early voting already setting new records and the stakes heightened for both parties seeking to sway the outcome in their favor.

(With inputs from agencies.)