Georgia Democrats, Republicans wait for final ruling on new election rules [Video]

ATLANTA – Both Democrats and Republicans are waiting for a final ruling from a judge after Democrats sued the State Election Board claiming the new rules passed will create chaos and confusion.

This refers to certifying elections and using a hand counting system.

“Deep concern,” DeMark Liggins said. “It’s of deep concern.”

Newly appointed President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference DeMark Liggins is sounding the alarm on the Election Board’s new procedures in certifying the election.

“How do forces of bigotry and divisiveness get rid of the will of the people?” Liggins said.

Right now, Fulton County Judge Robert McBurney is weighing the decision as democrats sued the state Election Board claiming the new rules passed will create even more hardships. Republicans say the changes address potential fraud.

Changes include counting ballots by hand and giving superintendents the authority to refuse to certify votes they suspect of fraud.

“Knowing that they can’t do it effectively, knowing that …