In this time of uncertainty and discord it is essential that the fundamental basis of our democracy be supported.  All Americans—Democrats, Republicans, and Independents—must be prepared to protect and defend the valid results of the Presidential election whether their preferred candidate wins or loses. To that end AAUW Benicia/Vallejo joins with other concerned citizens to keep vigilant and demand that

• Every vote be counted, even if it takes days or weeks to get an accurate count from critical states, especially given the expansion of mail-in and absentee voting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The losing candidate concedes, and that Congress, the Electoral College, and state officials honor the accurate, final vote count.