As the Nov 5 2024 U.S presidential election approaches Republicans are taking a proactive stance‚ filing numerous lawsuits across various states. Their stated goal: ensuring proper vote counting and preventing illegal voting. This strategy has led to over 130 election-related legal actions‚ putting Democrats on the defensive
The Democratic campaign‚ led by Kamala Harris asserts that the 2020 election was legitimate and theyre working to maintain that standard for 2024. However‚ Republicans – including former president Donald Trump – continue to challenge the previous elections outcome
In battleground states (which control 94 of the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win) both parties are gearing-up for potential post-election disputes. Democrats‚ unlike their opponents are relying on existing systems and defending against perceived threats to voting access
The 2020 election was free‚ fair‚ and secure‚ and Democrats are making sure that 2024 is the same
Recent legal battles highlight the ongoing tension:
- A Georgia judge ruled that local officials must certify elections‚ countering a Republican administrators argument
- Another Georgia court halted a new rule requiring hand-counting of ballots
- In Arizona‚ a judge rejected a conservative groups attempt to force stricter checks on non-citizen votersDemocrats view these decisions as victories against attempts to disrupt the election process. However‚ Republicans claim theyve secured important wins‚ such as a U.S Supreme Court ruling on Arizona citizenship requirements
The possibility of certification challenges looms large. Since 2020‚ over 30 local officials have resisted certifying valid election results. Yet‚ state interventions and court orders have consistently ensured certification occurs
As the election nears both parties continue to navigate the complex legal landscape‚ each claiming to protect the integrity of the democratic process