Resolution Yes Criteria:
Official Party Statements:
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) or the Republican National Committee (RNC) releases an official statement disputing the results of the 2024 US Presidential Election.
Legal Challenges:
Either major party files a lawsuit or other legal action challenging the election results in any state or federal court.
Public Declarations by Candidates:
The presidential candidate of either major party publicly declares non-acceptance of the election results and calls for a formal review, recount, or legal challenge.
Congressional Actions:
Members of Congress from either party formally object to the certification of the Electoral College results, leading to a debate and vote in Congress.
Resolution No Criteria:
Absence of Official Contest:
Neither the DNC nor the RNC releases an official statement contesting the election results.
Lack of Legal Challenges:
Neither major party initiates any legal actions challenging the results in any state or federal court.
No Public Declarations by Candidates:
Neither major party's presidential candidate publicly declares non-acceptance of the election results or calls for a formal review, recount, or legal challenge.
Uncontested Certification:
The Electoral College results are certified without formal objections that lead to a debate and vote in Congress.
Sources for Verification:
Official Party Communications:
Official websites and social media accounts of the DNC and RNC.
Reputable News Outlets:
Reports from well-established and credible news organizations.
Court Records:
Legal filings and court records available through databases like PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
Congressional Records:
Official Congressional records and proceedings, including transcripts and video recordings of the Electoral College certification process.
Is "either major party" meant to narrowly refer to the two official party organizations -- the DNC and the RNC -- or is it meant more broadly to refer to 'anyone on either side'? How would you resolve this if a candidate contests the result but their party organization does not (as happened in 2020)?