The state that handed former President Donald Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies even before the first ballots of this year’s presidential race are cast.

One measure, to be voted on Friday, would require hand counting of ballots. Critics say that it would create widespread confusion in a state pivotal to the presidential race.

Georgia's controversial State Election Board will meet on Friday to vote on 11 different rule changes less than a month before early voting will start in the Peach State.Friday's agenda includes proposals to require the hand counting of ballots at each polling place and publicly post the names of all registered voters for the Nov.

The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections passed a resolution opposing new election rules set by the state elections board.

Georgia’s State Election Board is preparing to vote on nearly a dozen rule changes Friday that could take effect before the election, concerning local officials.