Last week, the DNC filed an amicus brief in a case against the Georgia Election Board in an effort to fight against Georgia Republicans’ attacks on voting rights. The brief directly challenges the MAGA Republicans on the State Election Board’s latest attempt to silence voters by causing delays in election results and sowing distrust in our election system. Let’s be clear: Democrats are standing on the side of Georgians and leading the charge against Republicans’ unlawful attempts to undermine democracy.

Take a look at some of the coverage below: 

New York Times: Democrats, Under New Leader, Join Fight Against Georgia Election Rules

[Nick Corasaniti, 2/7/25]

“In one of its first official moves under its new leader, Ken Martin, the Democratic National Committee is wading into a lawsuit over Georgia’s much-publicized and still-disputed election rules, including a requirement that ballots be counted by hand.

“The committee on Friday filed an amicus brief in the case, signaling its interest in how the lawsuit is resolved. The brief argues that the State Election Board, which passed the rules, did not have the authority to do so, and that the rules violated state election laws.

“By focusing on an election lawsuit at the outset of Mr. Martin’s four-year tenure, he and the party are aiming to send a message that democracy and voting rights will remain central to the Democratic platform and will be treated as key issues heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

“‘To the great annoyance of MAGA Republicans in Georgia, the D.N.C. is making it clear: There are no off-days when it comes to protecting democracy,’ Mr. Martin said in a statement. ‘Politicians don’t decide our elections — voters do. As Republican officials in Georgia have made clear, these new rules were made up by Republicans in the run-up to November’s election and don’t make our elections fairer or stronger, they are an attempt to sow distrust in our elections.’”

NBC News: DNC Files Amicus Brief in Georgia Elections Rules Lawsuit

[Jane C. Timm, 2/7/25]

“The Democratic National Committee filed an amicus brief in an election lawsuit today, urging a Georgia court to block new rules that required hand-counting of ballots and allowed local boards power to conduct ‘reasonable inquiry’ into election results. …

“‘As Republican officials in Georgia have made clear, these new rules were made up by Republicans in the run-up to November’s election and don’t make our elections fairer or stronger, they are an attempt to sow distrust in our elections,’ Martin said in a statement.”

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: DNC joins legal fight against Georgia voting rules changes

[Greg Bluestein, 2/7/25]

“The Democratic National Committee filed a legal briefing Friday seeking to block a controversial rewrite of election rules in Georgia that would mandate an election night ballot count and require a vague ‘reasonable inquiry’ before certifying results.

“The friend-of-the-court filing to the Georgia Supreme Court is one of the first major moves by newly elected DNC chair Ken Martin, who called the Republican-backed changes ‘an attempt to sow distrust in our election.’”

The Hill: DNC wades into Georgia election rules fight as new leader takes reins

[Ashleigh Fields, 2/7/25]

“The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is intervening in the case against Georgia’s State Election Board, in an effort to block Republican-proposed rules.

“‘To the great annoyance of MAGA Republicans in Georgia, the DNC is making it clear: there are no off-days when it comes to protecting democracy. Politicians don’t decide our elections — voters do,’ wrote Ken Martin, the newly elected DNC chair, in a statement.

“‘As Republican officials in Georgia have made clear, these new rules were made up by Republicans in the run-up to November’s election and don’t make our elections fairer or stronger. They are an attempt to sow distrust in our elections. Democrats are standing on the side of Georgians — the only people who should decide their state’s elections.’”

WSAV: DNC joins fight to block Georgia election rules

[Dylan James, 2/7/25]

“The Democratic National Committee (DNC) filed an amicus brief in an election lawsuit in Georgia over election rules.

“The brief, which has seen a long-fought battle in the state, urged a Georgia court to block new rules that required hand-counting of ballots and allowed local boards power to conduct ‘reasonable inquiry’ into election results. The committee argues that the two rules violate rule-making processes and exceed the power of the state election board that implemented them. …

Center Square: National Democrats file brief opposing Georgia election changes

[Kim Jarrett, 2/7/25]

“The Democratic National Committee is joining others in opposition to new rules approved by the Georgia State Election Board just before the November 2024 primary. …