The proceedings in Atlanta are a major test for the new-look State Election Board, a panel now controlled by Trump-endorsed Republicans that has pushed through a slate of changes to how vote tallies are finalized.
Trump held off on direct criticism of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris while speaking with reporters in Valdosta, Ga.
A Georgia judge on Tuesday is set to consider a challenge to new rules implemented by the state's Republican-controlled election board, as Democrats seek to undo last-minute changes they have said are designed to undermine trust in the results of the Nov.
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 Democratic nominee plans to visit Georgia on Wednesday and survey the devastation in North Carolina in the coming days.
President Donald Trump and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp have offered different accounts about the federal response to Hurricane Helene.
Supporters of the rules say they are necessary to ensure the accuracy of the vote totals before county election officials sign off on them. But critics say they worry that supporters of Trump could use the rules to delay or deny certification.
The Georgia State Election Board and Republicans will square off against Democrats Tuesday over controversial rule changes to the November contest.
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.