To the Editor:
This statement is from the League of Women Voters of the United States:
“This week, Congress will count the Electoral College votes as required by the Constitution and affirm
Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States. Any objection to this process is simply political
theater which directly mocks and defies our Constitution. Still, these actions will not change the
legally proven result of the 2020 election.
“In November, the American people turned out in record numbers to elect the next president of the United
States, and the Electoral College confirmed the people’s will last month. The electors from each state
have certified their results, and the role of Congress this week is to confirm that the votes sent are
the ones the electors certified. Congress has no legal ability to change those results.
“While the league believes the Electoral College should be abolished, it is our current system for
electing the next president. All elected officials must respect our democracy, accept the outcome of the
election, and affirm the will of the people.”
Lee Hakel
President, League of Women Voters Bowling Green