AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A Republican member of the Electoral College from Texas says that, as a Christian, he’s resigning rather than casting one of the state’s 38 electoral votes for Donald Trump.
Art Sisneros previously told The Associated Press that he believes Trump “is not biblically qualified for office.”
In a weekend blog post, Sisneros wrote, “I believe voting for Trump would bring dishonor to God.” Therefore, he said, “The best option I see at this time is to resign my position as an elector.”
His resignation won’t affect the outcome. State electors meet in Austin and in state capitals nationwide next month to vote for president, and will also vote then on Sisneros’ replacement.
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222-v-31-(Steve Coleman, AP religion editor)–A Republican member of the Electoral College from Texas says that, as a Christian, he’s resigning rather than casting one of the state’s 38 electoral votes for Donald Trump. AP Religion Editor Steve Coleman reports. (28 Nov 2016)
