Summary
Many of the tactics that former President Donald Trump used to contest the 2020 election results are resurfacing in the lead-up to the 2024 election. This includes the involvement of individuals who participated in the 2020 efforts to challenge the election, with some facing criminal charges related to their actions during that time.
In 2024, 14 of the fake electors from the 2020 election have been renominated to represent Trump, despite ongoing legal challenges against them. This includes electors from key battleground states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Nevada, where individuals involved in the previous scheme are again being positioned to influence the electoral process. Legal experts express concerns about the implications of these actions for democracy, especially as Trump continues to propagate claims that the 2020 election was “stolen.” Furthermore, a Politico analysis highlights that approximately one in five prospective electors for Trump in 2024 have connections to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, indicating a continuity of strategy among Trump’s supporters.
Key Players and Legal Context
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Fake Electors: The individuals renominated to serve as electors include several who are currently facing felony charges related to their involvement in the 2020 election. For example, in Michigan, six of the 15 electors listed are under indictment.
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Legal Challenges: Legal proceedings against these electors are ongoing, with some cases progressing slowly through the courts. In Arizona, a trial date has been tentatively set for 2026, while in Nevada, the state is appealing a lower court’s dismissal of the case against its electors.
Implications for 2024
The strategies employed in 2020, including the submission of false electoral certificates, are being scrutinized under new legal frameworks established to prevent such actions. The passage of the Electoral Count Reform Act in 2022 has tightened the rules regarding how electoral votes are counted, making it more difficult for similar tactics to succeed in the current electoral cycle. Nonetheless, the presence of many individuals associated with the 2020 efforts in the 2024 electoral process raises questions about the potential for repeated attempts to challenge election outcomes.
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