Georgia has officially recertified its presidential election results, confirming Joe Biden's victory in the state for the third time. Governor Brian Kemp endorsed the recertification on Monday, despite sustained pressure from President Donald Trump to overturn the outcome.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, announced the recertification after two recounts, including a full hand recount and a machine recount requested by the Trump campaign. The results showed Biden leading by approximately 13,000 votes, making him the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Georgia since Bill Clinton in 1992.
Raffensperger emphasised the integrity of the process, stating that debunked claims of a stolen election are harming the state. He dismissed calls for a special legislative session to challenge the results, saying it would nullify the will of the people.
Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, also a Republican, opposed a special session, describing it as 'a solution trying to find a problem'. He stressed the importance of following the law and not moving the goalposts after the election.
President Trump, who held a rally in Valdosta on Saturday, repeated false claims of widespread fraud. He also urged supporters to vote in the upcoming Senate runoffs on 5 January, which will determine control of the chamber.
