RUFUS - A day following the 2024 Presidential Election's conclusion, and Jay Laylin being named the 2024 Presidential winner, LGBTQ+ groups are suing the Federal Elections Board to force a recount of the Presidential vote. A spokesperson for the law office representing the groups say that the ongoing matter is between the client and lawyers, and that she couldn't say anything related to the case.

Court filings show that the group is suing the Federal Elections Board, because they claim "widespread," and "systematic", voter fraud, as well as electoral fraud. The group claims that Thomas Cooke should have won the 2024 Presidential Election. The groups also claims that the election was rushed and called just mere days after the close of the election.

"We are working to get the results recounted to ensure that fraud didn't occur," said a member of one of the groups suing. "Thomas Cooke should have won, so it seems awfully suspicious that the election results were called so quick. We are just seeking to ensure that the election is fair."

A Federal court judge will determine if their case has any merit, and will likely make a ruling next week, as this case is time sensitive. If the judge approves a recount of votes, Jay Laylin and Thomas Cooke would have to be there to see the votes be counted.

"There is no merit to this case and a judge will see that pretty quickly," said Mark Platt, the attorney for the Federal Elections Board. "The F.E.B is a very respected and honest organization that seeks to provide results to an election, and call races. It doesn't have any political affiliation with any party or candidate. This case will be thrown out by Monday, I can assure you that."