Golden State Today

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in issuing a joint statement condemning any potential violence following the upcoming General Election. This statement comes ahead of the election scheduled for tomorrow.

The statement reads: “Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s election, we expect that Americans will respond peacefully and we condemn any acts of violence related to the results. A peaceful transfer of power is the highest testament to the rule of law, a tradition that stands at the heart of our nation’s stability. As Attorneys General, we affirm our commitment to protect our communities and uphold the democratic principles we serve."

The attorneys general emphasize their expectation for peaceful responses and call on Americans to respect democratic processes. "We call upon every American to vote, participate in civil discourse and, above all, respect the integrity of the democratic process," they state. "Let us come together after this election not divided by outcomes but united in our shared commitment to the rule of law and safety of all Americans."

The statement further stresses that violence has no place in democracy and asserts their readiness to enforce laws against any illegal actions threatening it.

This joint declaration was made by attorneys general from states including Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, New York, Texas, among others.