Certifying presidential elections is a regulated process that historically played out without much drama or fanfare until the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. But fights over election certification are becoming more frequent and widespread as Republicans in battleground states that could be decided by only thousands of votes try to challenge the process.

The law, which took effect in 2022 after the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, banned abortion around six weeks of pregnancy in the battleground state.

The Georgia State Election Board and Republicans will square off against Democrats Tuesday over controversial rule changes to the November contest.

Kamala Harris is supporting a lawsuit that accuses the Georgia State Election Board of breaking the law by requiring counties to hand count ballots in the presidential election.

The Republican majority on the State Election Board voted to approve the rules last month. Democrats filed a legal challenge.

The lawsuit claims that the new rule would invite chaos on election night, delaying some reporting and putting the security of ballots at risk.

The state and national Democratic Party said the rule might introduce "uncertainty" in vote tallying, and "wreak havoc on the general election."

A critical trial challenging two controversial 2024 election certification rules in Georgia is set to begin in Fulton County.

A courtroom showdown is set to begin Tuesday over how Georgia will certify who clinches the swing state in the US presidential contest, one of several high-stakes clashes coming to a head before the Nov.

Former President Donald Trump will visit the city of Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the area over the last few days.