2020 election deniers on the ballot for key offices in battleground states

In several crucial battleground states, Republican candidates who have cast doubt on the legitimacy of the 2020 election are now on the ballot. If these individuals are elected to high-ranking positions such as governor and secretary of state, they could potentially influence how elections are managed and certified in the future. White House correspondent Liz Landers has been covering the election deniers running for office.

During the primary elections in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming, voters are considering election deniers. In Arizona, Andy Biggs, who voted against certifying the 2020 election as a sitting member of Congress, is seeking the governor's position. In Michigan, John James has stated that the 2020 election was "rigged and manipulated" against himself and Donald Trump.

Wisconsin's Tom Tiffany objected to the certification of the 2020 election in both Arizona and Pennsylvania. Georgia's Rick Jackson ran ads against the current secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, likening him to Judas for resisting Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election result. Finally, in Pennsylvania, Stacy Garrity has pointed to irregularities in the 2020 vote.

The Trump administration has been active in several states, such as Georgia, Michigan, and Arizona, where they have been involved in investigations into the 2020 election. In Florida, the gubernatorial nominee, Byron Donalds, has a history of questioning the 2020 election results and would appoint the secretary of state if elected.

Arizona presents a particularly concerning scenario, as all Republican candidates are election deniers. If these candidates win in November, they could play a significant role in overseeing elections and voting laws in the state. Nebraska also features an interesting candidate, Scott Petersen, who has a history of denying the 2020 election and questioning voting machines in the state.

The election deniers have a track record of questioning the 2020 election results and have attempted to overturn the results in some cases. Once elected, they would have the power to shape election administration and certification in their respective states. Previous election deniers who won in 2022, such as Texas Governor Abbott, Florida Governor DeSantis, and Alabama Governor Ivey, have overseen redistricting efforts and left electronic voter registration systems.

However, some election deniers who ran in 2022 lost their races, including Michigan's Kristina Karamo, Arizona's Mark Finchem, Nevada's Jim Marchant, and Georgia's Jody Hice.