RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel recently criticized the Democrats for interfering with their primary process, highlighting the ongoing tensions within American politics. In a recent development, the Republican National Committee (RNC) has filed a lawsuit to halt the counting of Mississippi ballots received after Election Day, arguing that it violates federal law. The current Mississippi statute allows for the counting of ballots postmarked on or before Election Day if received within five business days of the election.
The RNC, along with the Mississippi Republican Party and the Hinds County Republican Party, contends that this practice contradicts the federal Election Day statute, which designates “the Tuesday next after the 1st Monday in November, in every even numbered year” as the official election day. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel expressed her concerns, stating, “Federal law is very clear. Election Day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. However, some states accept and count ballots days and days after Election Day, and we believe that practice is wrong. We are filing this lawsuit because counting ballots that are received well after polls have closed could undermine voter confidence in elections.”
If successful, this lawsuit could have significant implications for how other states handle their elections. The RNC is currently involved in 74 election integrity lawsuits across 22 states and has mobilized thousands of poll watchers in battleground states leading up to the November election. Additionally, the RNC has launched “Bank Your Vote” websites in all 50 states, aiming to educate Republicans on early voting, ballot requests, and voting locations.
Recent polls indicate that a majority of Trump supporters lack confidence in the vote counting and reporting process for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. A USA Today/Suffolk University Poll revealed that two-thirds of Trump supporters believe President Biden was not legitimately elected in 2020. In contrast, the Democratic National Committee has been actively challenging election integrity laws in swing states. Just this week, the Biden campaign secured a legal victory in North Carolina, successfully blocking an election law that would have required photo ID and address verification for same-day voter registration.
The ongoing legal battles and debates surrounding election integrity highlight the deep divisions within American politics. As the 2024 campaign trail heats up, concerns over fair and transparent elections continue to shape the narrative, with both Republicans and Democrats fighting for their respective positions on the issue. Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive interviews on the evolving political landscape.
