From Arizona to Wisconsin, election deniers are vying for office nationwide
Summary
Many Republican candidates in key U.S. states continue to question or deny the 2020 presidential election results that showed President Joe Biden won. Some of these candidates for governor and secretary of state positions have previously voted against certifying election results or supported efforts to overturn them.Key Facts
- Several Republican candidates in swing states like Arizona, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan question or deny the 2020 election outcomes.
- Andy Biggs, running for Arizona governor, voted against certifying Arizona’s 2020 results and has claimed there was voter fraud without evidence.
- Tom Tiffany, a Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor, also voted against certifying his state’s 2020 results.
- Secretaries of state usually oversee elections and certify results; some Republican candidates in these positions have also expressed doubts about the 2020 election.
- In 2020, President Trump pressured state officials in swing states to not certify the election results, but most refused.
- If election deniers win statewide offices, they could influence the certification of future elections, including in 2028.
- Some candidates involved in legal efforts to overturn the 2020 results have faced disciplinary actions or legal challenges.
- None of the candidates have publicly clarified their current views on who won the 2020 election or whether they would certify future election results.
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