On Tuesday, millions of Americans will cast their ballots in an extensive democratic process to select the nation’s leaders, with voting expected to proceed smoothly for the vast majority.
However, lingering false claims of fraud from the 2020 election, along with former President Donald Trump's ongoing allegations of cheating, have heightened scrutiny on various aspects of the process. Everything from verifying voter eligibility to managing logistical issues like long lines, ballot performance, and the accuracy of vote counting will be under close observation, particularly in pivotal battleground states.
Election officials nationwide—especially those in swing states—have vowed to protect the vote's integrity and are encouraging citizens to reject misinformation and conspiracy theories. “Here in Georgia, it is easy to vote and hard to cheat,” assured Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Monday, emphasizing the security of the state’s systems and readiness of election personnel.
In the 2024 election season, Trump and some Republican allies have continued to allege election “rigging,” with Trump’s ongoing, unsubstantiated claims of Democratic malfeasance serving to potentially cast doubt on the election's legitimacy, should he face defeat.
