As Republicans prepare to contest election, Democrats play defense

Republicans and their allies are preparing to contest the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, filing lawsuits state-by-state to challenge potential losses and forcing Democrats into a defensive posture for fear of post-vote chaos. "The 2020 election was free, fair, and secure, and Democrats are making sure that 2024 is the same," the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said in a statement on Tuesday. Republicans are involved in 130 lawsuits they say aim to make sure votes