More than 1,000 US religious leaders, scholars and faith advocates have signed a statement calling for “a free and fair election” and urging leaders to heed “legitimate election results” regardless of who wins, reports BBC.
The signatories include senior officials from the National Association of Evangelicals, two former faith advisers to President George W. Bush, and retired megachurch pastor the Rev. Joel Hunter, who supports Joe Biden.
“America is only as strong as its people’s commitment to our democracy and the freedoms and rights it ensures,” the joint statement says.
While the statement doesn't name either presidential candidate, President Trump has been criticised in recent weeks for refusing to commit fully to a peaceful handover if his rival wins the battle for the White House.
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