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Utah is one of the few states that primarily relied on mail-in voting before the coronavirus pandemic raised concerns about voting in person. Gary Herbert, R-Utah, said that the state has no intention of delaying the November election and that there’s been no evidence of tampering with mail-in ballots. Federal, state and local officials need to continue to work hard to ensure that Americans can vote safely, whether by voting early or on November 3.” Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., tweeted: “Moving Election Day would seriously jeopardize the legitimacy of the election. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said he believes election fraud “is a serious problem,” but that “no, we should not delay the elections.” “And that’s one of the things that makes our country great,” he said. In the states, Republican leaders said officials are doing all they can to ensure voting systems are secure and reliable. Kevin McCarthy of California, said the election “should go forward” as planned. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said the election date is set in stone. Top Republicans in Congress quickly rebuffed Trump. Changing it now would require an act of Congress, including agreement from the Democratic-controlled House. The date of the presidential election - the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in every fourth year - is enshrined in federal law. He went on to suggest a delay in the election - something he cannot legally do on his own. It’s a claim that’s been debunked by election security experts and the five states that already rely exclusively on mail-in ballots. Trump on Thursday tweeted unsubstantiated allegations that the election would be “inaccurate and fraudulent” because of the widespread use of mail-in voting. WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump’s suggestion of postponing the November election drew condemnation from Republican officials in the states and on Capitol Hill as they tried to bat away questions their own party leader had raised about the legitimacy of that upcoming vote.