RNC Files Georgia Lawsuit, Seeks Access for GOP Poll Watchers in Upcoming Senate Runoffs

Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel at the Republican convention in Washington, on Aug. 24, 2020. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Georgia Republican Party filed a lawsuit in Georgia demanding that Republican poll watchers be granted lawful access in the upcoming Georgia Senate runoff election on Jan. 5, 2021.

“Laws need to be followed so voters can have confidence in the results,” RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement. “I am pleased to announce the RNC & [Georgia Republicans] have filed suit demanding Georgia election officials follow the laws on their books as they pertain to poll watchers & drop boxes.”