Nation Federal election lawsuits have already set a recent record. A look at 2020 in the courts. October 31, 2020November 1, 2020 Alan Gomez and Kevin McCoy, USA TODAY Comments Off on Federal election lawsuits have already set a recent record. A look at 2020 in the courts. COVID-19 and a continuing escalation of political rancor have contributed to a record-setting year of election lawsuits that could sway the election.