I think its simply the burden of proof requirement to show probable cause, but never enough on its own to prove beyond reasonable doubt. I would note that typically data analysis is used to show anomalies worth looking into, and then a proper investigation is conducted on everything involved. In this case, no such accompanying investigation has occurred, and I think we're quickly realizing there really is no proper remedy to find electoral fraud.
What I mean is simple: If there is fraud, who do you report this to? The same authorities that conducted said fraud? The Legislators, with split power and high incentive NOT to vote in favour of an investigation? The Courts? Even better, you have to typically file your lawsuit in the State Capitol, with the judges appointed by the State Legislature & Executive! The whole system is messed up, and we genuinely need to figure out a way to conduct independent verification of electoral results, without having to go through such conflicts of interests at least.
I think its simply the burden of proof requirement to show probable cause, but never enough on its own to prove beyond reasonable doubt. I would note that typically data analysis is used to show anomalies worth looking into, and then a proper investigation is conducted on everything involved. In this case, no such accompanying investigation has occurred, and I think we're quickly realizing there really is no proper remedy to find electoral fraud.
What I mean is simple: If there is fraud, who do you report this to? The same authorities that conducted said fraud? The Legislators, with split power and high incentive NOT to vote in favour of an investigation? The Courts? Even better, you have to typically file your lawsuit in the State Capitol, with the judges appointed by the State Legislature & Executive! The whole system is messed up, and we genuinely need to figure out a way to conduct independent verification of electoral results, without having to go through such conflicts of interests at least.