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Among 2024 Electoral College Presidential Electors Were 13 Alleged 2020 Fake Electors, Some of Whom Await Trial on Fraud Charges

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

In official meeting rooms around the country, 538 electors for the 2024 Presidential election met December 17th to cast their vote on behalf of their state’s results. Thirteen of those Electoral College electors are accused 2020 fake electors, some of whom still face prosecution.

It May Be Bumpy, But Most Democracy Experts Think the Electoral Count Reform Act Will Help Protect the Election

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

The ECRA sets up federal court guidelines for expedited election challenges, including emergency U.S. Supreme Court action. That’s important, because the ECRA also sets hard deadlines for states to submit their certification and slate of electors, limiting litigation intended to delay the process.

The Electoral Count Reform Act Improves State Rules for Certifying and Protecting Presidential Elections

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

We’re continuing our series exploring whether new rules will protect our Presidential election process from being hijacked by bad actors. The Electoral Count Reform Act added safeguards in Congress and clarified the role of the Vice President, but it also clarified procedures and deadlines for states.

What is the Electoral Count Reform Act and How Will it Protect Presidential Elections at the Federal Level?

August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

We’re beginning a series exploring whether our Presidential election is safer now from being overturned by bad actors. In our first report, we examine new protections in the federal Electoral Count Reform Act, then what protections states have in place — or not.

State Judge Throws Out Case Against Nevada Fake Electors Over Venue; AG Vows to Appeal

June 23, 2024June 23, 2024

A Nevada county judge threw out a case against the state’s six accused 2020 fake electors June 21st, not on the merits, but citing an inappropriate venue for the case. The state attorney general vows to appeal.