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Letter to America’s Governors
On Constitution Day, September 17, 2024, 19 former governors from both major parties joined together to urge current governors of all 50 states and the mayor of the District of Columbia to fulfill their legal duty by certifying the results of the 2024 presidential election.
Letter Campaign
Safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
The bipartisan group of former governors formalized their concerns in a letter that highlights the critical role current governors play under the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 (ECRA) in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
Under federal law, governors are responsible for certifying which candidate won the popular vote in their state through a document called the “Certificate of Ascertainment.” This certificate names the electors that represent the winning candidate and is conclusive under the law. The ECRA clarifies that governors must submit this certificate to ensure that the state’s electors are chosen based on the certified results of the election.
Without this certification, state electors may face challenges in Congress that may lead to their votes being dismissed. This could disenfranchise the state’s voters, nullify the results and rob citizens of their role in deciding the next President and Vice President.
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The Bipartisan Open Governor Letter
The signing campaign for Governor’s letter was completed. A Certificate of Ascertainment was issued December 11th, 2024. Thank you for your support!