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Even Republicans alarmed by new Georgia election rules — but experts worry "nothing will be done"

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Georgia ’s State Election Board passed a spate of new election rules that even has Republicans concerned.

The board is an unelected body charged with ensuring “the fair, legal, and orderly” administration of elections across Georgia .

The two rules that have raised the most eyebrows are the “reasonable inquiry” rule, passed in August , and a hand-count rule passed last week .

There are currently two court cases pending in Georgia concerning the recent rule changes.

A Republican -led group is seeking to have the state courts prevent the board from enforcing the rules in question.

The second suit, filed by the National Democratic Committee and the Democratic Party of Georgia , is set to be heard at a bench trial on Oct. 1 .

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