The Georgia State Election Board, led by pro-Trump officials, has passed a contentious rule requiring all ballots to be hand-counted for the upcoming presidential election. This decision, made just 45 days before the election, has drawn sharp criticism from local officials and raises concerns about potential chaos on Election Night. Despite warnings from the state attorney general regarding conflicts with existing election laws, the board is moving forward with the hand count mandate amid fears that it could delay results for weeks or even months. The new rule has reignited a contentious debate over election integrity and the influence of election-denier ideologies in Georgia, a key swing state. As local election officials voice their opposition, tensions rise regarding the implications of these rule changes on the democratic process.