At least 35 current county election officials have a track record of voting against certification, according to a recent report by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Dozens of new election officials have also been flagged by Public Wise, Informing Democracy, and the Center for Media and Democracy for promoting election denialism or amplifying unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud or irregularities. The sheer number of election skeptics who sit on county election boards in swing states presents a challenge for monitoring certification, especially in remote counties that may be overlooked by the media.
Counting the votes in 2024—What you need to know about certification
Source: Brookings | Published: 10/1/2024