TEXAS — Facing one of the closest elections in United States history, according to political analysts, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) announced that attorneys general from across the country signed a statement in which They call for respect for the result, non-violence and civility during election day on November 5.
In a statement, the bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general, led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost; the Attorney General of Oregon; Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and NAAG President Ellen Rosenblum listed the states and territories that signed, except for 3 states, one of which is the Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton.
“Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s election, we hope Americans will respond peacefully and we condemn any acts of violence related to the results. A peaceful transfer of power is the highest testament to the rule of law, a tradition that lies at the heart of our nation’s stability. As Attorneys General, we affirm our commitment to protecting our communities and upholding the democratic principles we serve.
We call on all Americans to vote, engage in civil discourse, and, above all, respect the integrity of the democratic process. Let us come together after this election, not divided by the results, but united in our shared commitment to the rule of law and the security of all Americans. Violence has no place in the democratic process; “We will exercise our authority to enforce the law against any illegal act that threatens it.”highlights the statement.
Telemundo 39/NBC 5 requested a statement from the Texas Attorney General‘s Office to find out their position and/or why they did not sign this petition, but at the time of writing this note, no response has been received.
Participating States and Territories:
Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
