Learn more about the lawsuits shaping voting rights, redistricting and elections by exploring Democracy Docket’s comprehensive database of cases. Click on any case to find a brief summary of the lawsuit and all relevant filings in the “case documents” section.
Democratic National Committee v. DeKalb County Department of Registration and Elections
Petition filed by the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Georgia against Dekalb County Board of Elections and Registrations seeking to extend voting hours at six polling locations in the county due to bomb threats.
Democratic National Committee v. Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections
Lawsuit filed by the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Georgia against Fulton County Department of Registration and Elections seeking to extend voting hours at two polling locations.
In Re: Petition of Gwinnett County Board of Registrations and Elections November 5, 2024 General Election
Petition filed by the Gwinnett County Board of Registration and Elections seeking to extend the hours for in-person voting on Election Day by 58 minutes.
In re: November 5, 2024 General Election
Petition filed by the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration seeking to extend the hours for in-person voting on Election Day in two precincts from 7 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.
Heimel v. Gregg
Lawsuit filed by a candidate for Oconee County Board of Commissioners, Suzannah Heimel, challenging the Oconee County Board of Elections’ decision to dismiss challenges to the validity of 228 voter registration records without holding a full hearing.
Adams v. Williams
Lawsuit filed by Julie Adams, a Republican member of the Fulton County Board of Elections, against the board’s director, Nadine Williams, challenging Williams’ refusal to provide Adams access to records related to the 2024 general election.
Fulton County Republican Party v. Fulton County
Lawsuit filed by the Fulton County Republican Party and the Georgia Republican Party against Fulton County challenging the use of election offices as ballot return sites.
Ayota v. Fall
Lawsuit filed by three voters against the members of the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration challenging the board’s failure to send mail-in ballots to an estimated 3,000 voters.
Secure Families Initiative v. Raffensperger
Lawsuit filed by Secure Families Initiative (SFI) against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R), members of the state election board and Cobb County Board of Elections and Voter Registration challenging a provision of Senate Bill 189 under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), the Civil Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution.
Georgia State Conference of the NAACP v. Kemp
Lawsuit filed by the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and the New Georgia Project against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) requesting the state extend its voter registration deadline to Oct. 14 following the effects of Hurricane Helene.