The moves don’t reflect a coordinated effort across the battleground States that broke for Mr. Biden, local election officials said. But as Mr. Trump has refused to concede to Mr. Biden and continues to spread false claims of victory, this mundane process is taking on new significance. In Wayne County, the two Republican canvassers at first balked at certifying the vote, winning praise from Mr. Trump, and then reversed course after widespread condemnation. Then, on Wednesday, Ms. Palmer and Mr. Hartmann signed affidavits saying they believe the county vote “should not be certified.”Time is running short for Mr. Trump. Across the nation, recounts and court challenges must wrap up and election results must be certified by December 8.

Source: The Hindu November 19, 2020 15:46 UTC