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This Isn't the End of 'Stop the Steal'

The narrative of voter fraud has evolved beyond denialism, reflecting a strategic shift in Trump's approach to bolster his influence and control.

'This is elder abuse': How a TikTok grandma's vote for Kamala Harris became the center of a right-wing firestorm

Voter fraud concerns have escalated over a TikTok video where a granddaughter assists her grandmother in voting, sparking conspiracy theories about elder manipulation.

Steve Kerr Mocks 2020 Election Deniers After Trump Win: It's Great That Every Election Has Been Really Valid Except for That Last One'

Kerr advocates for democracy and supports Trump's presidency while sarcastically addressing previous voter fraud claims.

MSNBC's Jason Johnson Blasts Liberals Alleging Voter Fraud: There Is No Evidence That Any of That Is True Whatsoever'

Dr. Jason Johnson debunked conspiracies alleging Elon Musk rigged the 2024 election, stating that misinformation affects both political parties equally.

This Isn't the End of 'Stop the Steal'

The narrative of voter fraud has evolved beyond denialism, reflecting a strategic shift in Trump's approach to bolster his influence and control.

'This is elder abuse': How a TikTok grandma's vote for Kamala Harris became the center of a right-wing firestorm

Voter fraud concerns have escalated over a TikTok video where a granddaughter assists her grandmother in voting, sparking conspiracy theories about elder manipulation.

Steve Kerr Mocks 2020 Election Deniers After Trump Win: It's Great That Every Election Has Been Really Valid Except for That Last One'

Kerr advocates for democracy and supports Trump's presidency while sarcastically addressing previous voter fraud claims.

MSNBC's Jason Johnson Blasts Liberals Alleging Voter Fraud: There Is No Evidence That Any of That Is True Whatsoever'

Dr. Jason Johnson debunked conspiracies alleging Elon Musk rigged the 2024 election, stating that misinformation affects both political parties equally.
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#election-integrity

'Simply a myth'

Trump's unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud raise concerns about election integrity and potential attempts to undermine election results.

Trump reverted to familiar playbook, sowing doubts about the voting until results showed him winning

Trump and allies sow doubts about election integrity, then pivot based on early results.

Despite Trump's Claim, No Ballots Have Been Found Fraudulent in Lancaster County

The investigation shows no evidence of voter fraud in Lancaster County, undermining Trump's claims.

How we know voter fraud is very rare in U.S. elections

Most Americans are concerned about voter fraud, but research shows it is extremely rare and unlikely to affect election outcomes.

Trump is using election lies to lay the groundwork for challenging 2024 results if he loses

Trump is setting the stage to contest the 2024 election results by claiming potential fraud before the election occurs.

Cybersecurity, disinformation dominates hearing on elections

Cybersecurity has become a central issue in election integrity discussions, emphasizing technology's critical role in safeguarding elections.

'Simply a myth'

Trump's unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud raise concerns about election integrity and potential attempts to undermine election results.

Trump reverted to familiar playbook, sowing doubts about the voting until results showed him winning

Trump and allies sow doubts about election integrity, then pivot based on early results.

Despite Trump's Claim, No Ballots Have Been Found Fraudulent in Lancaster County

The investigation shows no evidence of voter fraud in Lancaster County, undermining Trump's claims.

How we know voter fraud is very rare in U.S. elections

Most Americans are concerned about voter fraud, but research shows it is extremely rare and unlikely to affect election outcomes.

Trump is using election lies to lay the groundwork for challenging 2024 results if he loses

Trump is setting the stage to contest the 2024 election results by claiming potential fraud before the election occurs.

Cybersecurity, disinformation dominates hearing on elections

Cybersecurity has become a central issue in election integrity discussions, emphasizing technology's critical role in safeguarding elections.
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Canadian citizen pleads guilty after illegally voting in Orange County in 2016

A Canadian citizen illegally voted in the 2016 elections, highlighting issues with voter registration verification processes in Orange County.
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Election officials on edge as voting begins. And, Haitians suffer from Trump's claims

Election officials are facing heightened anxiety and challenges as they prepare for the 2024 presidential election amidst ongoing threats and misinformation.

In Texas and Beyond, Racist Conspiracy Theories Fuel Suppression of Latino Voters

Bartiromo's latest unfounded claims about voting immigrants have sparked investigations and raised concerns about misinformation's influence on public perception.

Election misinformation is rampant. Here's how to avoid it - Poynter

Misinformation about elections continues to proliferate, requiring vigilance and media literacy to combat false narratives.

Fact check: Can noncitizens vote in US elections? DW 11/05/2024

Unfounded claims of noncitizen voting are spreading on social media, undermining trust in US elections.

John Oliver Shreds Fox's Maria Bartiromo For Peddling Trump Election Lies: Even Dumber Than You Think'

John Oliver criticizes misinformation about voter fraud, specifically targeting claims made by Maria Bartiromo regarding illegal voter registration by immigrants.

Election officials on edge as voting begins. And, Haitians suffer from Trump's claims

Election officials are facing heightened anxiety and challenges as they prepare for the 2024 presidential election amidst ongoing threats and misinformation.

In Texas and Beyond, Racist Conspiracy Theories Fuel Suppression of Latino Voters

Bartiromo's latest unfounded claims about voting immigrants have sparked investigations and raised concerns about misinformation's influence on public perception.

Election misinformation is rampant. Here's how to avoid it - Poynter

Misinformation about elections continues to proliferate, requiring vigilance and media literacy to combat false narratives.

Fact check: Can noncitizens vote in US elections? DW 11/05/2024

Unfounded claims of noncitizen voting are spreading on social media, undermining trust in US elections.

John Oliver Shreds Fox's Maria Bartiromo For Peddling Trump Election Lies: Even Dumber Than You Think'

John Oliver criticizes misinformation about voter fraud, specifically targeting claims made by Maria Bartiromo regarding illegal voter registration by immigrants.
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Residents of conservative California county brace for tumultuous elections

Shasta County is facing tensions due to election denialism, impacting local community dynamics and election processes.
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Trump and Vance Escalate Efforts to Sow Doubts on Pennsylvania Voting

Trump and Vance amplify unfounded claims about Pennsylvania elections, risking public trust in critical battleground state.
Election officials in Pennsylvania stand firm, debunking fraud claims and ensuring law enforcement in the election process.

CLOSE IT DOWN!!!' Trump Tells Republicans to Shut the Government Unless They Get Assurances' On His Debunked Voter Fraud Claims

Trump urges Republicans to put budget negotiations on hold until voter fraud claims are addressed, undermining trust in elections and risking government shutdown.

Meet the Election Denier Forecasting a Trump Win in the 2024 Election

Seth Keshel's predictions on the presidential race are influenced by his belief in widespread election fraud, skewing results in favor of Donald Trump.

Trump, Preparing to Challenge the Results, Puts His 2020 Playbook Into Action

Trump's late-stage campaign mirrors the 2020 strategy, amplifying claims of election fraud with external support.

They Are Fighting So Hard to Steal This Damn Thing!' Trump Rages at PA Rally, Repeats Debunked Claim About 2,600 Fraudulent Votes

Trump repeated debunked claims of voter fraud in Pennsylvania as part of his election campaign messaging.

Trump Laying Groundwork to Falsely Claim Election Stolen: Pennsylvania is Cheating'

Trump claims voter fraud is skewing Pennsylvania results ahead of Election Day, despite local officials stating no fraudulent ballots have been cast.

Trump and Vance Escalate Efforts to Sow Doubts on Pennsylvania Voting

Trump and Vance amplify unfounded claims about Pennsylvania elections, risking public trust in critical battleground state.
Election officials in Pennsylvania stand firm, debunking fraud claims and ensuring law enforcement in the election process.

CLOSE IT DOWN!!!' Trump Tells Republicans to Shut the Government Unless They Get Assurances' On His Debunked Voter Fraud Claims

Trump urges Republicans to put budget negotiations on hold until voter fraud claims are addressed, undermining trust in elections and risking government shutdown.

Meet the Election Denier Forecasting a Trump Win in the 2024 Election

Seth Keshel's predictions on the presidential race are influenced by his belief in widespread election fraud, skewing results in favor of Donald Trump.

Trump, Preparing to Challenge the Results, Puts His 2020 Playbook Into Action

Trump's late-stage campaign mirrors the 2020 strategy, amplifying claims of election fraud with external support.

They Are Fighting So Hard to Steal This Damn Thing!' Trump Rages at PA Rally, Repeats Debunked Claim About 2,600 Fraudulent Votes

Trump repeated debunked claims of voter fraud in Pennsylvania as part of his election campaign messaging.

Trump Laying Groundwork to Falsely Claim Election Stolen: Pennsylvania is Cheating'

Trump claims voter fraud is skewing Pennsylvania results ahead of Election Day, despite local officials stating no fraudulent ballots have been cast.
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#voting-rights

Latino Civil Rights Group Pushes Back on the Myth of Noncitizen Voters

LULAC is collaborating with a Democratic super PAC to counteract restrictive voting laws and debunk voter fraud conspiracy theories. They claim these accusations threaten democracy.

2024 election fact check: Noncitizens can't vote, and instances are 'vanishingly rare'

Noncitizen voting is extremely rare, contradicting claims of it being a major electoral threat.

Fact check: No, noncitizens cannot vote in US elections DW 10/31/2024

Unfounded claims of voter fraud and noncitizen voting are proliferating on social media ahead of the US presidential election.

Latino Civil Rights Group Pushes Back on the Myth of Noncitizen Voters

LULAC is collaborating with a Democratic super PAC to counteract restrictive voting laws and debunk voter fraud conspiracy theories. They claim these accusations threaten democracy.

2024 election fact check: Noncitizens can't vote, and instances are 'vanishingly rare'

Noncitizen voting is extremely rare, contradicting claims of it being a major electoral threat.

Fact check: No, noncitizens cannot vote in US elections DW 10/31/2024

Unfounded claims of voter fraud and noncitizen voting are proliferating on social media ahead of the US presidential election.
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#us-elections

A baseless voting claim is being amplified by a network of social media accounts

Fake accounts on X claim foreign nationals illegally voted in U.S. elections, reinforcing Trump's disinformation on voter fraud.

US intel says Russian actors made the fake Georgia voter fraud video - and expects more to come

Russian influence actors created a fake voter fraud video to sow discord and raise doubts about U.S. election integrity.

A baseless voting claim is being amplified by a network of social media accounts

Fake accounts on X claim foreign nationals illegally voted in U.S. elections, reinforcing Trump's disinformation on voter fraud.

US intel says Russian actors made the fake Georgia voter fraud video - and expects more to come

Russian influence actors created a fake voter fraud video to sow discord and raise doubts about U.S. election integrity.
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#political-strategy

Trump Starts Assaulting Election Integrity in Pennsylvania

Trump is accusing Pennsylvania of widespread voter fraud as part of his post-election strategy.

Opinion | Lawyers Should Not Assist Trump in a Potential Power Grab

Trump plans to challenge election results if he loses, claiming illegitimacy and pursuing legal action.

Trump Starts Assaulting Election Integrity in Pennsylvania

Trump is accusing Pennsylvania of widespread voter fraud as part of his post-election strategy.

Opinion | Lawyers Should Not Assist Trump in a Potential Power Grab

Trump plans to challenge election results if he loses, claiming illegitimacy and pursuing legal action.
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Fight over Broward felon voter fraud case going to Florida Supreme Court

The Florida Supreme Court may rule on a case involving voter fraud allegations against convicted felons linked to Gov. DeSantis's 2022 initiative.

DHS Warns Law Enforcement Election Deniers May Attempt to Bomb Drop Boxes

Heightened threat of extremist violence linked to the 2024 presidential election warns of attacks on voting infrastructure and calls for violent actions.

Dispatch From Wisconsin: Ground Zero for the RNC's Voter Intimidation Efforts

The GOP's 'Protect the Vote Tour' aims to recruit poll watchers, fueled by unfounded voter fraud claims and increasing barriers for voters of color.
#social-media

At Last, Election Deniers Have an App of Their Own

The app aims to document potential voting conspiracies, leveraging a social media feed-like format for user engagement.

Fact check: What's behind electoral fraud allegations DW 09/28/2024

The AfD aims to sow distrust in electoral processes through social media tactics and unfounded allegations of voter fraud.

Elon Musk's mom tells followers to use '10 fake names' to vote -which her son's site X flags as 'illegal'

Maye Musk's suggestion to commit voter fraud was criticized and flagged as illegal by X, highlighting serious implications for her statements.

At Last, Election Deniers Have an App of Their Own

The app aims to document potential voting conspiracies, leveraging a social media feed-like format for user engagement.

Fact check: What's behind electoral fraud allegations DW 09/28/2024

The AfD aims to sow distrust in electoral processes through social media tactics and unfounded allegations of voter fraud.

Elon Musk's mom tells followers to use '10 fake names' to vote -which her son's site X flags as 'illegal'

Maye Musk's suggestion to commit voter fraud was criticized and flagged as illegal by X, highlighting serious implications for her statements.
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Tunisia reportedly jails presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel for 12 years

Zammel's prison sentences raise questions about Tunisia's electoral integrity ahead of the October 6 presidential election.
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Trump steps up threats to imprison those he sees as foes

Trump threatens prosecution of adversaries while claiming voter fraud if he loses. His aggressive tactics escalate as elections approach.

Trump Steps Up Threats to Imprison Those He Sees as Foes

Trump intensifies threats against opponents as election nears, combining allegations of fraud with promises of prosecution, signaling a dangerous politicization of justice.

Trump Urges Police Officers to Watch for Voter Fraud

Trump's appeal to police could incite voter intimidation and disrupt efforts to ensure fair elections.

Trump Demands Republicans Shut Down Government Over Baseless Claim Democrats Are Registering TENS OF THOUSANDS' of Illegal Voters

Trump demands Republicans pass the SAVE Act or face a government shutdown, claiming illegal voter registrations threaten election integrity.

Will Trump Make Another Premature Victory Claim in 2024?

Trump claimed premature victory in the 2020 election despite outstanding ballots favoring Biden, setting the stage for future election disputes.

Trump says he wouldn't run for president again in 2028 if he loses this time

Trump stated he won't run again in 2028 if he loses the 2024 election.
His claims of voter fraud complicate his statements about future campaigns.
Interview reveals Trump's self-awareness about his political circumstances.

Trump steps up threats to imprison those he sees as foes

Trump threatens prosecution of adversaries while claiming voter fraud if he loses. His aggressive tactics escalate as elections approach.

Trump Steps Up Threats to Imprison Those He Sees as Foes

Trump intensifies threats against opponents as election nears, combining allegations of fraud with promises of prosecution, signaling a dangerous politicization of justice.

Trump Urges Police Officers to Watch for Voter Fraud

Trump's appeal to police could incite voter intimidation and disrupt efforts to ensure fair elections.

Trump Demands Republicans Shut Down Government Over Baseless Claim Democrats Are Registering TENS OF THOUSANDS' of Illegal Voters

Trump demands Republicans pass the SAVE Act or face a government shutdown, claiming illegal voter registrations threaten election integrity.

Will Trump Make Another Premature Victory Claim in 2024?

Trump claimed premature victory in the 2020 election despite outstanding ballots favoring Biden, setting the stage for future election disputes.

Trump says he wouldn't run for president again in 2028 if he loses this time

Trump stated he won't run again in 2028 if he loses the 2024 election.
His claims of voter fraud complicate his statements about future campaigns.
Interview reveals Trump's self-awareness about his political circumstances.
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Ken Block

Voter fraud investigations after the 2020 election revealed historical trends of minimal significance, countering claims of widespread fraud.
Ken Block's work exposes threats from partisan officials in upcoming elections, shifting focus from traditional external fraud fears.

Anti-Immigrant Election Deniers Have Turned Their Online Following Into an Army of Activists

A coordinated campaign called 'National Only Citizens Vote' promotes voter fraud myths related to immigrants, contrasting with National Voter Registration Day efforts.

GOP targets 'noncitizen voting.' Experts agree it's not a problem

Republicans are reviving voter fraud claims focused on noncitizen voting, a tactic aimed at mobilizing support amid concerns over illegal immigration.

The Never-Ending Grift of DC Influence Peddling

Wohl and Burkman's rise as right-wing fraudsters exemplifies the infiltration of disinformation tactics into the political landscape, especially post-2020.
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Paxton's election fraud charges upend lives but result in few convictions

Leticia Sanchez's case exemplifies the aggressive targeting of minority voters under Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, leading to unfounded accusations and significant life disruption.
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RFK Jr. testifies about residence in lawsuit seeking to keep him off NY ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions on his New York residency in a legal challenge to keep him off the state's presidential ballot.

RFK Jr. testifies about residence in lawsuit seeking to keep him off New York presidential ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces challenges regarding his New York residency claim during a legal battle to stay on the state's presidential ballot.

RFK Jr. testifies about residence in lawsuit seeking to keep him off NY ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions on his New York residency in a legal challenge to keep him off the state's presidential ballot.

RFK Jr. testifies about residence in lawsuit seeking to keep him off New York presidential ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces challenges regarding his New York residency claim during a legal battle to stay on the state's presidential ballot.
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This California city passed a voter ID law. Now the attorney general is suing to block it.

California AG is suing Huntington Beach over voter ID law violation.

DC Bar Finds Jeffrey Clark Violated Ethics Rules Because... Obviously.

The DC Bar ethics committee recommended that Jeffrey Clark broke ethic rules
Clark's claims of voter fraud were rejected by the DC Bar

Tories open' to charge of bias over voter ID rules, election watchdog warns

The Electoral Commission has warned that the voter ID rules introduced by the Conservatives risk excluding certain voter groups.
Around 14,000 people were unable to vote in the local elections due to the photo ID requirement, with disabled and unemployed people being more affected.

Scott Brady Admitted He "Was in the Room" for One Partisan Errand; Was There a Second? - emptywheel

Scott Brady refused to say whether he believes voter fraud undermined the 2020 election during his deposition before the House Judiciary Committee.
The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General investigated a complaint regarding Brady's response to a reporter's question about a letter critical of a voting fraud investigations memorandum issued by William Barr.

Comoros announces curfew after president's fourth-term win sparks protests

President Azali Assoumani has won a fourth five-year term in the recent election in the Comoros, but his victory is disputed by his opponents who claim voter fraud.
Violent protests have erupted in response to Assoumani's re-election, leading to an overnight curfew being imposed in the country.

What a Sick': Biden Draws Huge Crowd Reaction Slamming Trump For Joking About Violent Attacks

President Biden criticized former President Trump during a campaign speech in Pennsylvania.
President Biden highlighted Trump's unsuccessful attempts to overturn the 2020 election and the effects on election officials.

Opinion | Behold, MAGA Man

An election worker in Georgia testified how Rudy Giuliani's false claims of voter fraud caused her life to be turned upside down
Giuliani has been found liable and ordered to pay $148 million in damages to the election worker and her daughter

More than 20% of voters who used mail-in ballots in Biden's 2020 win say they engaged in fraud

1 in 5 mail-in voters admitted to committing some type of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
17% of mail-in voters said they voted in a state where they no longer lived permanently.
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