Politics
Nearly 200 election deniers are on November midterm ballots across 43 states
Wired reports that 197 candidates linked to election denialism are seeking congressional or statewide offices.
The short version
- A total of 197 election-denying candidates are competing for congressional and statewide posts in 43 states this November, according to nonpartisan data.[Wired]
- The candidates include 33 individuals running for positions that carry direct oversight over voting rules and election administration.[Wired]
- Currently, 27 election deniers across 20 states already occupy offices that hold authority over election processes.[Wired]
Key facts
- Data from States United Action indicates that 197 election deniers are running for congressional and statewide offices across 43 states in November.[Wired]
- There are 27 election deniers currently holding statewide office with election oversight in 20 states, and 33 more are seeking similar positions this fall.[Wired]
What remains uncertain
- The reporting relies on candidate classifications and compiled data provided by the nonpartisan advocacy group States United Action.[Wired]
Sources
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