Representative Elise Stefanik will oppose during the Electoral College certification process on Wednesday, she revealed exclusively to The Post Monday.
In a statement, Stefanik (R-NY) said he would oppose certifying “disputed voters” when Congress meets Wednesday to formalize the victory of President-elect Joe Biden.
“I plan to oppose certain voters answered on Jan. 6,” the New York Republican statement said. “I do not take this action lightly. I am acting to protect our democratic process.
“Article II and the twelfth amendment to the Constitution make it clear that I have an obligation to act on this issue if I think there are serious issues with respect to the presidential election.”
“I think those questions exist,” Stefanik continued.
“Tens of millions of Americans are rightly concerned that the 2020 election will present unprecedented voting irregularities, an unconstitutional reach by unelected officials and judges who ignore state election laws, and a fundamental lack of integrity. and voting security “.
With her announcement, the member of the House Intelligence Committee joins a coalition of at least 140 Republicans in Congress who plan to oppose certifying Biden’s victory.
A group of twelve Republicans will lead a similar effort in the Senate, led by Mr. Ted Cruz of Texas and Josh Hawley of Missouri. This effort will specifically require an emergency audit of results in states where election fraud has been alleged.
Asked by The Post if she also supported the formation of an election fraud commission, Stefanik said she did not yet have an official position on the matter, but that she was open to the proposal.
The Electoral College was 306-232 for Biden, but President Trump has alleged that widespread fraud tipped the results in forced swing states. The courts have rejected these claims and Trump has refused to accept them.
While the number of Republican lawmakers supporting the effort has grown, it is likely that the Jan. 6 vote to certify the Biden Electoral College victory will not be annulled.
In the House, minority leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California) and GOP conference chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), House Republicans no. 1 and no. 3, respectively, disagree on whether they should participate in the effort. .
Speaking to The Hill on Sunday, McCarthy expressed support for the legislators’ effort, arguing it would spur change.
“I think it’s right that we have the debate. I mean, now you see the senators will oppose, the House will put it: how can we do another way to change the electoral problems? He said to the dam.
Cheney, meanwhile, on Sunday distributed a 21-page letter to his Republican colleagues warning them of the “exceptionally dangerous precedent” they were setting in trying to overturn election results.
In the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) Has privately urged his Republican Party members not to run in an election challenge, warning last month that it would be a “terrible vote” for to the Republicans.