Attempts to stop the certification of election results, citing baseless claims of widespread election fraud, have been halted by the courts or state officials in other swing states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Arizona. But election experts worry that the attempts can harm voter confidence.
“Even if these refusals aren’t successful, each time someone refuses to certify or disrupt certification, it increases distrust when false information is already fueling things like threats and harassment against election officials,” said Lauren Miller Karalunas, counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice.
The State Election Board is set to consider additional rule changes at a meeting in late September, a few weeks before early voting begins.