In a heated session of the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections on January 16, 2025, a significant debate unfolded regarding the classification of voter challenges. Challenger Mr. Henderson sought to shift his challenges from a "2:30" to a "2:29" classification, arguing that the evidence he presented warranted a different approach. However, board members clarified that the meeting was specifically convened to address the "2:30" challenges, leaving Henderson frustrated with the procedural constraints.

The discussion centered on 166 voter challenges based on residential addresses, with Henderson insisting that he had demonstrated probable cause for his claims. Despite his assertions, board members emphasized that the burden of proof lay with him, and they could not entertain his request to change the classification during the meeting. Henderson ultimately indicated that if he could not proceed with the "2:29" challenges, he would withdraw the "2:30" challenges altogether.

As the board prepared to vote on the probable cause for the challenges, tensions rose. Henderson questioned whether any board members had concrete evidence regarding the residency of the challenged voters, but the board maintained that it was not their responsibility to provide such evidence. The meeting concluded with the board poised to vote on the challenges, underscoring the ongoing complexities and procedural challenges in managing voter registration and election integrity in DeKalb County.