# Nevada 2020 fake electors legal case

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nevada-2020-fake-electors-legal-case
> Updated: 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

A Nevada judge dismissed a case against six Republican electors accused of submitting a false certificate to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The defendants, including Michael McDonald and Jesse Law, faced charges of forgery and offering a false instrument for filing or record.

Judge Mary Kay Holthus ruled that there was insufficient evidence to prove the electors intended to defraud government officials, noting that the defendants openly announced their actions and purpose. The defense characterized the submission as “political theater” meant to preserve their rights to challenge the election. Additionally, the court found the state had failed to disclose exculpatory evidence to the grand jury. Attorney General Aaron Ford’s office has announced plans to appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: US legal developments involve Nevada elector case and Texas election grant lawsuits

A Nevada judge dismissed charges against six 2020 fake electors due to lack of evidence of intent, while Texas counties sue the DHS over new federal grant requirements affecting election administration.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-legal-developments-involve-nevada-elector-case-and-texas-election-grant-lawsuits

### 2026-08-13: Nevada judge dismisses case against 2020 fake electors

A Nevada judge dismissed forgery charges against six Republican electors accused of submitting a false 2020 electoral certificate, citing insufficient evidence of fraudulent intent.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nevada-judge-dismisses-case-against-2020-fake-electors

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