Today, Explained When an election denier becomes election chief
Sep 13, 2022
Zach Bonsolaro, a state politics reporter at Politico, dives into the unsettling rise of election deniers running for secretary of state in pivotal swing states. He highlights how these candidates could jeopardize the integrity of the 2024 presidential election. The discussion reveals the often-overlooked, yet crucial responsibilities of secretaries of state in certifying elections. Bonsolaro also critiques the proposed policies of these candidates, such as strict voter ID laws, and questions the motivations behind their election denialism.
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Secretary of State Role
- Secretaries of state oversee elections in many US states.
- This role has become increasingly important in recent years.
Election-Denying Candidates
- Christina Karamo, a Republican candidate in Michigan, has expressed controversial views.
- She questions the 2020 election results and has formed an alliance with similar candidates.
Mark Finchem's Actions
- Mark Finchem, a candidate in Arizona, has promoted election conspiracy theories.
- He hosted hearings featuring Trump allies spreading misinformation.