Georgia Fulton County Absentee Ballot Drop-Off Challenge
Republican National Committee v. Allen
An anti-voting lawsuit challenging Fulton County, Georgia’s absentee ballot drop-off policy.
Background
The Republican National Committee, Georgia Republican Party, Fulton County Republican Party and Georgia secretary of state candidate Tim Fleming sued members of the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections.
The plaintiffs challenge a county policy that allows voters to return absentee ballots at 22 advance voting locations, arguing that the policy unlawfully creates additional ballot drop-off locations beyond those allowed under Georgia law.
They ask the court to block Fulton County from using the policy. Fulton County officials defended the policy before adoption as lawful under Georgia election rules.
Why It Matters
This lawsuit is part of a broader Republican effort to enforce and expand restrictive interpretations of Georgia’s extreme 2021 anti-voting law, Senate Bill 202.
If successful, it could limit how counties help voters return absentee ballots, especially in large counties where voters may benefit from more accessible return options. The case could also encourage similar challenges to local election policies that expand ballot access.
Latest Updates
- June 29, 2026: The DSCC and the Jon Ossoff campaign filed a motion to intervene as defendants.
- June 18, 2026: Plaintiffs filed their petition.