The state that handed former President Donald Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies even before the first ballots of this year's presidential race are cast.

Judge Scott McAfee wrote in his decision that three of the counts could no longer stand because they involved accusations of perjury or false statements under federal jurisdiction.

The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference against Donald Trump and others has tossed out three counts in the indictment saying that they lie beyond the state's jurisdiction.

Georgia’s State Election Board is preparing to vote on nearly a dozen rule changes Friday that could take effect before the election, concerning local officials.