The Growing Threat of Election Certification Refusal by Local Officials
In Washoe County, Nevada, local officials initially refused to certify primary election results, raising concerns about election integrity and potential chaos in future elections. The Nevada Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the commissioners who voted against certification, leading to a reversal of their decision under legal pressure. This case is seen as a model for how state officials can ensure election certification, with experts suggesting it demonstrates the readiness of swing states to counteract attempts to deny certification in the 2024 elections.
