The state and national Republican parties are appealing a judge’s ruling that said seven election rules recently passed by Georgia’s State Election Board are “illegal, unconstitutional and void.”.

The measures had been promoted by the State Election Board. The judge called them “illegal, unconstitutional and void.”

A Georgia judge struck down an array of rules passed by the state's GOP-led State Elections Board last month. The measures were the subject of fierce debate.

A Georgia judge has declared that seven new election rules recently passed by the State Election Board are “illegal, unconstitutional and void.” Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas Cox issued the order Wednesday after holding a hearing on challenges to the rules. The rules that Cox invalidated include three that…

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Felons in Nebraska who have completed their sentences can register to vote and participate in the Nov. 5 general election, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.