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There were doubts about alternate electors across seven states and within the Donald Trump campaign.

The withdrawal followed a campaign from Democrats and voting-rights activists and reflects how contentious election administration has become.

The decision adds to the ranks of states exiting as the Electronic Registration Information Center faces criticism from election deniers.

Defenders say attacks on the system, which spans dozens of states, will only make it easier to commit voter fraud

Emily Kohrs may have added to the challenge for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, whose investigation has come under scrutiny.

The growing effort by election officials and others is intended to counter mistrust arising from Donald Trump’s claims of a rigged 2020 vote

The report prepared by the Republican National Committee proposes expanded “election integrity” activities in response to perceptions of a rigged process.

Police say shooting attacks on the homes of Democrats were motivated by false election fraud claims. But GOP leaders insisted Trump was not to blame.

Solomon Peña, a defeated candidate for the state legislature, paid people to fire on the houses of four Democratic office-holders, authorities say.

Republican and Democratic critics alike say the new rules will allow a small group of lawmakers to grind the legislative process to a halt.