197 election deniers on November ballot

Nearly 200 candidates who rejected the 2020 results are running for Congress and statewide offices across 43 states, according to data from States United Action.

Who these candidates are

The group includes a sitting congressman who voted against certifying 2020 results, a former state rep who promoted QAnon conspiracy theories, and local election officials pushing baseless claims about noncitizen voting.

The real danger: election oversight

27 election deniers already hold statewide offices like secretary of state with power over voting rules. In November, 33 more will seek similar positions that control the 2028 presidential election.

Corroding the system from within

Election experts warn that deniers in positions of power can set voting rules and prosecute perceived cheaters, undermining trust in elections and interfering with the process itself.

“All Americans should be concerned if people who are trying to undermine trust in elections and trying to interfere in the election process are taking positions of responsibility over elections.”

Trump fueling the movement

President Trump has increasingly pushed election denial conspiracy theories. Sixty percent of his election-related statements since 2024 include fraud claims, rising to 84 percent in the second quarter of 2026.

Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate

Once critical of Trump's election schemes, Rogers now embraces election denialism as a campaign strategy, posting about voter fraud conspiracies after Trump's speeches.

“I am thankful for President Trump's commitment to transparency.”

Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor

Tiffany signed a lawsuit to invalidate Biden's victory and voted against certifying results. As governor, he could appoint election officials to oversee the 2028 presidential election.

Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor

The billionaire has baselessly claimed the 2020 election was stolen by big tech and called January 6 an inside job. He supports voter ID restrictions that could reshape Ohio's voting system.

Jim Marchant in Nevada secretary race

Marchant calls election denialism a badge of honor and helped organize a QAnon candidate coalition. He plans to deregister all Nevada voters and count votes by hand if elected.

“being called an election denier is a badge of honor”

James Wiley in Colorado secretary race

Wiley claims the 2020 election was stolen and plans to delete Colorado's voter lists and force reregistration, both illegal. He wants to eliminate voting machines but put records on blockchain.

The movement is organized

Local groups and individuals have spent years promoting baseless claims about mail-in voting, noncitizen fraud, and rigged machines, creating a groundswell supporting election denier candidates.

A direct threat to voting

Election deniers are embedded at every level of government, pushing conspiracy theories from positions of real power and threatening Americans' freedom to vote.

“The election-denial movement is more powerful than ever, and it's a direct threat to our freedom to vote.”