"These rules will directly impact the manner in which local election boards manage and certify the fast approaching November elections."

While he has not issued a formal ruling, McBurney made clear in two hearings on Tuesday morning that he believes county election boards have no legal choice but to certify elections by a state-imposed deadline.

A judge in Georgia is signaling that he’s inclined to keep two new rules created by the state’s election board that drew outrage from Democrats, while also clarifying from both parties