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Threat Map

The major threats to counting and certifying the vote that we are watching. For each one we list what would tell us it is developing and what would tell us it is happening, with the sources behind each. Tracked through January 6, 2027.

15 threats watched: 6 active, 7 developing, 2 watching. 73 incidents observed in 35 states.

Where this threat is: Refusal to seat winners

Choose a state to see what has been observed there. A state is marked only where an observed warning or indicator, with a source, places a threat in it.

Watching Results and legitimacy

Refusal to seat winners

A legislative body declines to seat members who hold valid certificates of election. Election law experts consider it unlikely, but the closeness of the House has led lawmakers of both parties to take precautions.

Where it has been observed

No state is marked for this threat yet.

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