The Supreme Court, Investigations, and the Truth Behind the 2020 Election

• What did the Court decide?
  The Supreme Court dismissed every major election fraud lawsuit, often without hearing oral arguments, citing lack of merit or standing. In the highly publicized case of Texas v. Pennsylvania, which sought to overturn results in four states, the Court ruled that Texas had no standing to challenge how other states conducted their elections. These rejections included cases from Pennsylvania Republicans as well. The decision in Texas v. Pennsylvania made clear that there was no judicial basis for the fraud claims, and the lack of evidence meant the Court had little incentive to proceed with the case, effectively signaling the claims were unfounded. If there had been credible evidence of fraud, the Court would have had every incentive to take up the case, but it did not—signaling clearly that the claims were unfounded (SCOTUSblog; The Texas Tribune; Wikipedia; SCOTUSblog; Reason.com).

Recent Supreme Court Rulings on Election Law

Since 2020, the Supreme Court has ruled on various election-related cases, though none have exposed any significant issues with the 2020 results. One notable case, Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee (2021), addressed Arizona’s voting restrictions, focusing on two key provisions: a law requiring out-of-precinct ballots to be discarded and a policy prohibiting third-party ballot collection. The Court upheld these provisions, ruling that they did not violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). In doing so, the Court emphasized the importance of well-defined election laws and the need to balance voting accessibility with preventing fraud​ (Justia Law; Wikipedia).

While the Brnovich decision reinforced the state’s authority to implement election laws, it did not uncover any problems with the 2020 election’s fairness or accuracy. Instead, the case highlighted the Court’s focus on ensuring clear voting regulations—something already reflected in the smooth functioning of the 2020 election ​(Oyez; Brennan Center for Justice).

State-Level Investigations by Republican Officials

Beyond the Supreme Court’s rulings, Republican-led audits and investigations in key states like Georgia, Arizona, and Wisconsin have reaffirmed the 2020 election results.

Georgia

Georgia, a state controlled by Republicans, became a focal point for allegations of fraud due to its close margin. In response, Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, ordered a full hand recount of all 5 million ballots. This hand recount confirmed no widespread fraud, and Biden’s victory was upheld. Despite political pressure from Trump, including phone calls urging Raffensperger to “find” votes, Raffensperger remained committed to the truth, stating unequivocally that the election was fair and accurate (Wikipedia; Rev).

Arizona

Arizona underwent an extensive audit, initiated by the Republican-controlled state Senate and conducted by the Cyber Ninjas firm, which had ties to Trump supporters. After three months of reviewing the results, the audited recount found that Biden’s margin of victory actually increased by 360 votes. This was a clear repudiation of the fraud claims circulating in Arizona and across the country, considering this audit itself was made by a Republican sided partisan organization (Wikipedia; Check Your Fact).

Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, a Republican-requested investigation led by former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman was conducted to review claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. Gableman’s investigation, which lasted over a year, raised procedural concerns but found no evidence of widespread fraud capable of altering the election’s outcome. Various reviews, including recounts in Dane and Milwaukee counties, confirmed Joe Biden’s win in the state. Ultimately, Gableman’s investigation cost taxpayers over $1 million and failed to substantiate any significant claims of fraud ​(WPR; Wisconsin Watch).

Federal and DOJ Investigations

At the federal level, the Department of Justice conducted its own thorough investigation into fraud claims under then-Attorney General William Barr, who was a staunch Trump supporter. After weeks of scrutiny, Barr stated in December 2020: “To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election.” His statement, based on reviews by the FBI and the DOJ, further debunked claims of fraud (National Review).

Addressing Common Fraud Claims

Dominion Voting Machines “Flipping Votes”

Claim: Dominion machines flipped votes from Trump to Biden.

Facts:

• In Georgia, hand recounts of every vote matched machine tallies almost perfectly, confirming no discrepancies (DW; Rev).
• The Arizona audit, conducted by Cyber Ninjas, found no evidence of tampering with Dominion voting machines, reinforcing the integrity of the state’s election results. Additionally, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) declared the 2020 election “the most secure in American history.” CISA confirmed that there was no evidence of votes being deleted, changed, or compromised, further dispelling misinformation and affirming the accuracy of the election ​(Check Your Fact; CISA).

Dead People Voting

Claim: Thousands of dead people cast ballots, particularly in Pennsylvania and Georgia.

Facts:

• Georgia officials found only four cases of ballots cast in deceased individuals’ names, all resulting from clerical errors, not fraud (Washington Examiner; PolitiFact).
• In Pennsylvania, similar claims were debunked when officials cross-referenced voter rolls, revealing that most allegations stemmed from data errors and administrative mistakes. For instance, allegations that dead individuals had voted were scrutinized and found to be unfounded, with only one confirmed instance of a ballot cast by a deceased individual. Many of the claims arose from matching errors, where voters with similar names or birthdates were confused with deceased individuals, further demonstrating that these issues were not due to fraud but rather clerical errors​ (PolitiFact; PolitiFact).

“Suitcases” of Ballots in Georgia

Claim: Election workers were caught on video pulling out hidden ballots from under tables.

Facts:

• The review of the Georgia ballot footage, which debunked claims of fraud, was conducted by key officials, including Gabriel Sterling, Georgia’s voting systems implementation manager, and Frances Watson, the chief investigator for the Secretary of State’s office. Both Sterling and Watson are Republicans, reinforcing the impartiality of their findings. They concluded that the containers in the video were standard ballot boxes, securely stored and used in accordance with normal procedures. No improper activity was found, and the footage showed normal ballot processing. This review further discredited any allegations of misconduct, confirming that the counting was legitimate and in line with state election protocols ​(PolitiFact; Check Your Fact; Lead Stories; PolitiFact).

Election Security Enhancements

Since the 2020 election, both Republican and Democratic officials have collaborated to further improve election security, focusing on absentee ballot processing and cybersecurity. This bipartisan effort is aimed at enhancing an already secure system rather than correcting any specific flaws from 2020. These efforts include steps like strengthening the resilience of election infrastructure, improving the security of electronic voting systems, and tackling potential cyber threats.

Notably, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other federal agencies have consistently reaffirmed that the 2020 election was one of the most secure in U.S. history, and officials continue to enhance protections moving forward. Both parties remain united in the view that the election was conducted fairly and securely, reflecting a bipartisan consensus that extends beyond political divides​ (Brennan Center for Justice; Bipartisan Policy Center; Belfer Center; CISA).

What This Means for Conservatives

As conservatives, our values hinge on the principles of truth, law, and accountability. The facts—from Republican-led audits, federal investigations, and rulings by a conservative Supreme Court—are clear: the 2020 election was fair, transparent, and legitimate.

Clinging to debunked claims of fraud does not strengthen our movement; it only weakens our credibility, and undermines the rule of law that we, as conservatives, hold dear. The path forward is not in continuing to challenge the 2020 election, but in ensuring future elections are secure and fair for all.

By accepting the truth of the 2020 election, we can now refocus our energy on the principles that matter—limited government, economic freedom, and individual liberties. The election wasn’t stolen, our strength lies in acknowledging the facts, and moving forward with integrity.