Georgia high court says delayed absentee ballots must be returned by Election Day

The video discusses a Supreme Court decision affecting Cobb County voters in Georgia, where 3400 absentee ballots were delayed. Legal action sought to extend the deadline, but the state Supreme Court denied it, requiring ballots to be submitted by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Voters can either submit their absentee ballots on time or vote in person. The Secretary of State provided guidance on the options available to voters.

What was the main issue faced by Cobb County voters regarding absentee ballots?

• They received incorrect ballots.

• Their ballots were lost in the mail.

• They received their absentee ballots late.

• They were not allowed to vote absentee.

What did the lower court initially decide regarding the absentee ballot deadline?

• To cancel absentee voting.

• To extend it by three days.

• To keep the original deadline.

• To extend it by one week.

What was the final decision of the state Supreme Court regarding the absentee ballot deadline?

• To allow ballots to be submitted after Election Day.

• To require ballots to be submitted by 7:00 PM on Election Day.

• To cancel all absentee ballots.

• To extend the deadline by three days.

What option do voters have if they cannot submit their absentee ballot by the deadline?

• They can mail it after the deadline.

• They can spoil the absentee ballot and vote in person.

• They can vote online.

• They can submit it to any polling station.

What did the Secretary of State emphasize regarding the absentee ballot issue?

• The simplicity of the process and the importance of timely submission.

• The cancellation of absentee voting.

• The complexity of the voting process.

• The need for more polling stations.