The states that saw the most active attacks against election certification two years ago certified the results of this year’s races without controversy this week, prompting the Arizona secretary of state to proclaim that “election denialism” is a thing of the past. Others said they weren’t so sure.
Washoe County election workers sort ballots at the Registrar of Voters Office in Reno, Nev., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, right, and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes sign off on election results as state Attorney General Kris Mayes, Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Ann Timmer and state election director Lisa Marra look on during the state canvassing meeting in Phoenix, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.
Sitting next to Fontes, state Attorney General Kris Mayes, a fellow Democrat, said she was more skeptical. Her Republican opponent in 2022 spent two years Public confidence in elections has dropped since Trump challenged his loss in 2020 and made false claims of widespread fraud,. Some Republicans began targeting the certification process, when local and state boards certify the results after local election officials provide them with the final tally of votes.
Although not as widespread as four years ago, this sentiment did surface sporadically at the local level this month. In Washoe County, Nevada, which includes Reno and voted narrowly for Vice President Kamala Harris, the vote to certify the results was 3-1 with one abstention. Commissioner Jeanne Herman has consistently voted against certification and did not make a public comment about her vote this year.
Donald Trump Nevada New Mexico Kamala Harris Mike Clark Voting General News MI State Wire AZ State Wire Election 2024 NC State Wire NM State Wire NV State Wire Politics U.S. Democratic Party Washington News U.S. Republican Party U.S. News Michigan State Government North Carolina State Government 2024 United States Presidential Election Elections Joe Biden U.S. News Washington News
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Top Arizona high school football recruit on sideline for Arizona State vs. BYU gameClass of 2027 four-star RB Noah Roberts was in awe of the 'surreal' atmosphere at Sun Devil Stadium
Read more »
Arizona Could Be Without Their Best Offensive Lineman Against Arizona StateIt sounds like Arizona's best offensive lineman could be out for their season finale against Arizona State.
Read more »
How has the Electoral College survived, despite being perennially unpopular?electoral college, popular vote, 2024 election, electoral votes, presidential election, the election
Read more »
Trump wins Arizona in 2024 presidential election, completing a swing-state sweepToday's Video Headlines: 11/6/24
Read more »
What 2024 election results are saying about the state of Arizona politicsMike Noble, founder and CEO of Noble Predictive Insights, is giving his take on the election results we're seeing so far, and what they say about the state of politics in the Grand Canyon state, and across the country.
Read more »
Driver crashes into home; state of Arizona politics after election l Morning News BriefOne person was rushed to a hospital when a car crashed into a Valley home; nearly a week after the election, a few races in Arizona remain uncalled; and more – here's a look at our top stories for the morning of Monday, November 11.
Read more »