Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general across the country in calling for a peaceful response to Tuesday’s general election.
Kobach, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum are leading a coalition of 51 attorneys general in a nationwide appeal:
“Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s election, we expect that 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 stands at the heart of our nation’s stability. As Attorneys General, we affirm our commitment to protect our communities and uphold the democratic principles we serve.
We call upon every American to vote, participate in civil discourse and, above all, respect the integrity of the democratic process. Let us come together after this election not divided by outcomes but united in our shared commitment to the rule of law and safety of all Americans. Violence has no place in the democratic process; we will exercise our authority to enforce the law against any illegal acts that threaten it.”
Attorneys general from Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Iowa joined in the statement. It’s a response to recent national polls that have reported widespread concerns among Americans about potential post-election unrest.
