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With the US presidential election 2024 underway, the election officials have warned the counties against delaying the certification of results. The elections officials have said that they have drafted legal filings if county officials try and delay the result certification process. The steps are to ensure to no drama ensues if a candidate loses the election, especially Republican candidate Donald Trump who has already cried foul of malfeasance. Also Read: 'Disqualifying,' Critics slam Trump as he makes insulting comments on Nancy Pelosi during Michigan rally “If you don’t certify an election at the county level, or certify a canvas, you’re going to get indicted,” said Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes as reported by news outlet Politico. “We’ve sent, on top of that, some what I would call sternly-worded letters out to folks to let them know.” The entire process of taking precaution is on the back of 2020 election where Trump's allies went the distance to keep him as the president. In 2020, Wayne County in Michigan voted to not certify results for a brief period of time before going back on it. In 2022, some counties in Arizona, Pennsylvania and New Mexico also tried to not certify the result. This time, however, Michigan is prepared as informed by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. “We’ve got great attorneys that we’re working with at the attorney general’s office, who are prepared as well, who were there in 2020 and ready to go,” she said. “It’s more about just making sure we’re able to rapidly respond and are prepared to ensure that the law is followed.” The US election 2020 results ultimately led to protestors storming the Capitol on January 6, 2021 - two months after the election and Trump being voted out of power. Keeping the situation in mind, the stores and businesses in the capital city of Washington D.C. have put up plywood planks in anticipation of another riot if Trump loses. The National Guard is also on standby while the security has been enhanced at major institutions to avoid any mishap this time. (With inputs from agencies) None
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