Hundreds of Election Deniers Will Be on the Ballot This November
David GilbertPoliticsSep 17, 2026 6:00 AMHundreds of Election Deniers Will Be on the Ballot This November197 election deniers are running for Congress or statewide office in 43 states. The data shows there are already 27 election deniers in 20 states who hold a statewide office with election oversight, like secretary of state or attorney general—positions that allow the holder to set voting rules or prosecute those they believe are cheating at the ballots. “We've seen in recent years an increasing number of election deniers taking some positions of public trust.
- ▪David GilbertPoliticsSep 17, 2026 6:00 AMHundreds of Election Deniers Will Be on the Ballot This November197 election deniers are running for Congress or statewide office in 43 states.
- ▪The data shows there are already 27 election deniers in 20 states who hold a statewide office with election oversight, like secretary of state or attorney general—positions that allow the holder to set voting rules or prosecute those they b
- ▪“We've seen in recent years an increasing number of election deniers taking some positions of public trust.
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David GilbertPoliticsSep 17, 2026 6:00 AMHundreds of Election Deniers Will Be on the Ballot This November197 election deniers are running for Congress or statewide office in 43 states. Many of them are seeking roles that would put them in charge of voting for the 2028 presidential election.Photo-Illustration: Jobanny Cabrera; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyOn November 3, when voters across the US go to the polls, almost 200 election deniers will be on the ballot.
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