Some are renewing their push to contest election results, from questioning voter eligibility to filing lawsuits in battleground states. Special counsel Jack Smith’s recent filing outlines how the Trump campaign sought to overturn the 2020 election using similar strategies that seem to resurface in 2024.

The approach includes raising concerns about noncitizen voting, challenging voter registrations, and questioning the certification of election results—despite experts consistently debunking claims of widespread voter fraud. Republicans are preparing by recruiting an unprecedented number of attorneys and poll watchers to closely monitor voting processes and potentially fuel further litigation.

Election officials are preparing for not only another wave of misinformation but also potential security threats, as some of these tactics have led to unrest at polling sites in the past. Many election offices have implemented security measures to safeguard workers and ensure a smooth electoral process.

The 2024 election season is shaping up to be a critical test of the resilience of election institutions in the face of well-funded and coordinated challenges. As always, the goal is a fair and secure election, but officials and advocates remain vigilant in combating efforts to undermine trust in the system.