The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) has issued a statement on November 4, 2024, representing a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general. The statement is led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Oregon Attorney General and NAAG President Ellen Rosenblum, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach.
The statement emphasizes the expectation that Americans will respond peacefully to the outcome of Tuesday's election. It condemns any acts of violence related to the election 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," the coalition stated.
The attorneys general affirm their commitment to protecting communities and upholding democratic principles. They urge all Americans to vote, engage in civil discourse, and 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," they said.
The statement concludes with a firm stance against violence in democracy: "Violence has no place in the democratic process; we will exercise our authority to enforce the law against any illegal acts that threaten it."
The participating states and territories include 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.