Letter to DOJ: Investigate the 2024 Election!

All elections should have intense scrutiny, especially after machine thefts, bomb threats, and voter intimidation. Plus, the results do look a little fishy!

In 2016 and 2020, the Democratic candidate for President won the state over Trump and both parties shared the total drop-off equally between the presidential and first down-ballot contests. However, in 2024, Republicans accounted for 73.5% of the total drop-off, with 100,216 votes, 9.3% of the total presidential vote. (Here we defined total drop off as the number of votes in the presidential contest not reflected in the down ballot contest.)

San Diego, CA — Citizens' Oversight has issued a formal request to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to address pressing concerns about election security stemming from the 2024 presidential election. The request highlights documented vulnerabilities, including stolen election machines and software breaches, and seeks immediate action to ensure public confidence in the integrity of this election.

In addition to investigating the current election, the request urges broader reforms to fix systemic delays and weaknesses in election oversight.

"We’re focused on protecting the integrity of the 2024 election while also repairing a broken oversight system," said Ray Lutz, Executive Director of Citizens Oversight. "The current system is too slow, leaving cases unresolved years after the fact, and it relies on challenges that courts can block due to procedural barriers or insufficient up-front proof. This request to the DOJ is about addressing today’s concerns and prompting a larger conversation about how election oversight can be made more proactive, transparent, and responsive to public concerns—not just to the interests of campaigns."

Key recommendations in the request include:

• Investigating reports of stolen election infrastructure and potential tampering.

• Conducting recounts and physical audits in critical swing states, such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

• Verifying that reported votes are backed by actual ballots and eligible voters.

• Addressing statistical anomalies, including unexplained drop-offs between presidential and down-ballot contests.

• Publishing public findings to maintain transparency and restore trust in the democratic process.

The 2024 election has raised new questions about vulnerabilities in the voting system. Stolen proprietary software and reported breaches threaten the confidence of millions of voters. Investigating these issues and implementing real-time oversight solutions is essential to ensure that elections reflect the will of the people.

"The public deserves answers now, not years down the line," added Lutz. "Election integrity is the foundation of democracy, and we must act swiftly to secure it."

The request to the DOJ acknowledges the responsibility for election oversight placed within the authority of the DOJ while pushing for routine oversight on a time-sensitive basis.

The letter can be found at this URL:

https://copswiki.org/Common/M2028 

For further information or media inquiries, please contact Ray Lutz at raylutz@citizensoversight.org.

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About Ray Lutz

Raymond Lutz is the founder and executive director of Citizens' Oversight Projects, a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan nonprofit organization that has been involved in providing oversight to elections for over 15 years. Lutz has a Masters degree in electronics and software engineering, with experience in the document management and printer/scanner/fax/copier industry, and medical device industry. He is the lead developer of AuditEngine, and was a congressional candidate in 2010 for the CA-52 Congressional District.

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