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00:16New election rules have raised concerns about potential chaos in the upcoming November elections,
00:22largely influenced by the non-profit group Voterga, led by Garland Favorito, who has
00:28a history of promoting debunked conspiracy theories.
00:32The rules, which include mandatory hand-counting of ballots and allowing partisan boards to
00:37delay certifying results, have been challenged in court and are seen as adding confusion
00:43to the electoral process.
00:45Favorito's organization has actively engaged in efforts to combat what they falsely claim
00:51is widespread election fraud, particularly following the 2020 election.
00:56Favorito's influence has grown significantly since 2020, with some election officials
01:02in Georgia acknowledging his outreach as helpful, despite his promotion of misinformation.
01:08His connections with local election officials have raised alarms among watchdogs, who argue
01:14that the new rules could disrupt the established election process and lead to errors.
01:19Favorito has lobbied for these changes, claiming they are necessary to restore public confidence
01:25in elections, while critics warn that they could undermine the integrity of the electoral
01:30system.
01:31Historically, Favorito has been politically active and has authored a book filled with
01:36conspiracy theories, which has contributed to his rise and influence within Georgia politics.
01:43Despite a lack of evidence supporting claims of fraud in the 2020 election, Voterga has
01:48received significant funding and has collaborated with national groups that question the legitimacy
01:54of the election results.
01:56The ongoing spread of misinformation and the new election rules have led to fears that
02:00conspiracy theories about election integrity will proliferate, particularly if the results
02:06do not favor certain candidates.
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