Contested Elections: Legitimacy and Historical Precedents

This chapter explores the heated debate surrounding electoral legitimacy, focusing on the 2020 presidential election and referencing historical precedents from the 1960 Nixon-Kennedy election. The discussion highlights differing opinions on election slates and the actions of both Republican and Democratic parties during contested elections, particularly the situation in Hawaii. Through analyzing legal disputes and allegations of fraud, they examine the implications for democracy and the integrity of the electoral process.