# Influencers spread election fraud claims despite no evidence

> Social media influencers amplified fake voter fraud claims after election without evidence of fraud.
- Title: Influencers spread election fraud claims despite no evidence
- Summary: Social media influencers amplified fake voter fraud claims after election without evidence of fraud. Influencers spread false election fraud claims despite…
- Keywords: 2026 election, elections, new york, voting, social media, voter fraud, influencers, election results, democrats, republicans, mike lawler, Straight Arrow
- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/even-with-no-evidence-of-election-fraud-influencers-didnt-let-facts-get-in-the-way-of-a-good-story
- Published: 2026-11-04T21:53:10+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: 2026 election, elections, new york, voting, x, social media, voter fraud, influencers, election results, democrats, republicans, mike lawler
## Election Day glitches
Ballot machines malfunctioned in Westchester County, delaying results for a key House race between Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley.
## Influencers amplify fraud claims
Social media influencer Joey Mannarino posted claims of widespread Democratic voter fraud across multiple states on X.

> MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF VOTER FRAUD BEING REPORTED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY! The Democrats are stealing our country right out from under us!
## No evidence of fraud
Election officials found no evidence of foul play in Westchester County or other areas despite claims of voter fraud.
## Mannarino's background
Mannarino is listed as digital director of Ad Victoriam Consulting, a firm claiming to reach over 5 million people across social media.
## Mannarino's connections
Mannarino has met Trump, has been granted Pentagon press passes, and has posted disinformation for Russia-linked group Storm-1516.
## T-shirt conspiracy
Mannarino claimed a poll worker's Halloween costume T-shirt mocked conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.

> This should invalidate every single vote out of that polling station automatically
## NewsForce livestream
Mannarino hosted an eight-hour Election Night livestream on X featuring conservative media personalities.
## Westchester County result
Democrat Cait Conley defeated Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in Westchester County despite technical issues.
## Mannarino's pivot
Mannarino shifted blame to Senate Majority Leader John Thune after Democratic victories in deep-red districts.

> F, you John Thune
## Election aftermath
Lawler conceded to Conley after officials confirmed all votes would be counted despite delays.
## Mannarino's claims
Mannarino claimed the election results were a 'blue monsoon' with Democrats winning deep-red districts.

> This is a blue monsoon
## Influencer disclosure
Federal rules don't require social media influencers to disclose when they post on behalf of political campaigns.
## AI-generated content
NewsForce, hosted by Mannarino, appears to have AI-generated articles and videos according to GPTZero detection.
## Mannarino's stance
Mannarino denied involvement with foreign influence operations despite claims of Russia-linked disinformation.

> I don't participate in foreign influence operations
## Election results
Democrats won control of both the Senate and House in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
## Key takeaway

Influencers spread false election fraud claims despite no evidence of fraud in the 2026 U.S. election.