Legal Battles Loom Over Swing State Votes in U.S. Presidential Race

The U.S. presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is mired in legal disputes over voting processes in seven swing states. These states control 94 crucial Electoral College votes. Issues range from voter registration challenges to ballot counting rules, which could extend conflicts beyond Election Day.

The U.S. presidential race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump is fraught with legal challenges concerning how votes are cast and counted. These disputes are likely to extend well beyond Election Day, Nov. 5, and play a critical role in determining the election outcome.

Arizona, which has 11 Electoral College votes, faces scrutiny over voter registration laws. Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs and a Republican-controlled legislature have maintained laws preventing people from registering in multiple locations. Efforts by conservative groups to verify voter citizenship have also sparked legal battles.

In Georgia, holding 16 Electoral College votes, the Republican-controlled state election board mandates hand-counting of ballots, which has drawn criticism for potentially slowing the process. Legal challenges are also underway over new election laws that Democrats argue suppress turnout.

Other swing states like Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin are also entangled in legal disputes over issues ranging from absentee ballots to voter identification requirements, spotlighting the intense legal scrutiny in this year's election.

(With inputs from agencies.)