US election integrity questioned as November vote approaches
As the November presidential election looms, both major parties are grappling with concerns over election integrity.
Democrats accuse Republicans of restricting polling access and undermining vote certification.
Republicans claim Democrats are manipulating ballots and voting machines.
Former President Donald Trump, who is facing criminal charges for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, continues to claim election fraud, while Vice President Kamala Harris vows to uphold democratic principles.
Federal and state agencies are preparing for potential disruptions, recalling the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission reports the system has remained stable, despite increased threats and lawsuits challenging new voting rules in key states.
Election officials nationwide hope for a smoother process this year.
This is amid lingering partisan tensions and allegations reminiscent of previous election controversies.
In Georgia, one of about seven states where Trump and Harris are virtually tied in the polls, Democrats have sued to block new election rules they warn could lead to post-election chaos.
In Colorado, where most of the county clerks are Republican and Harris is expected to win the state’s 10 electoral votes, there are indications some may withhold certification of November’s results.