Lauren Miller Karalunas is a counsel in the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice.
The practice, which allows multiple political parties to nominate the same candidate for the same office, ensures third parties can meaningfully participate in the electoral process.
State laws require officials to certify results, and safeguards are in place should someone fail to fulfill that obligation.
The process is designed to withstand election denialism.
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New Jersey Considers Challenge to its Ban on Fusion Voting
The practice, which allows multiple political parties to nominate the same candidate for the same office, ensures third parties can meaningfully participate in the electoral process.
How Elections Are Certified in Battleground States
State laws require officials to certify results, and safeguards are in place should someone fail to fulfill that obligation.
How State and Local Election Certification Works
The process is designed to withstand election denialism.