Judge: Ga. Voters Can Register Up To 30 Days Before Federal Elections

A judge says Georgia cannot end voter registration for any federal election, including runoff contests, more than 30 days before the election.

David Goldman / Associated Press

A federal judge says Georgia cannot close voter registration for any federal election, including runoff contests, more than 30 days before the election.

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The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law had filed a lawsuit in April challenging the state’s registration deadline for voters wishing to participate in a June 20 special election runoff for an open U.S. House seat.