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The midterms candidates opposing those who claim Trump won in 2020

Should these candidates prevail, it’s far less likely that schemes to overturn the 2024 election will succeed. Here’s a look at some of the key candidates

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2022

US midterms: Lies and misleading claims as Donald Trump cries 'rigged' again

Former US President Donald Trump is casting doubt on the legitimacy of the voting process - while others are making false claims ahead of Tuesday's Midterm elections in the US

Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

Abortion and voting rights at stake in tight U.S. governors' races

Competitive governor contests are on the ballot in about a dozen states in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections, with outcomes that hold far-reaching consequences on issues such as abortion, voting rights and guns.

Reuters · Nov 7, 2022

Kari Lake's election denial in Arizona looms large for 2024 race

If Kari Lake becomes Arizona governor as polls suggest, she is likely to keep the critical swing state at the center of a national fight over election denial ahead of the 2024 presidential race, when former President Donald Trump is likely to run again.

Tribune News Service · Nov 4, 2022

‘We’re watching you’: incidents of voter intimidation rise as midterm elections near

Drop box watchers, threatening letters and harassment – voters and election officials alike report increase in occurrences

The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2022

The gubernatorial races to watch in the US midterm elections

Amid unfounded election claims and repeal of Roe v Wade, US governors take centre stage on key issues in US midterms.

Al Jazeera · Nov 3, 2022

Barack Obama schools heckler about being ‘polite and civil’ at Arizona campaign event: ‘Set up your own rally’

‘You have to be polite and civil when people are talking, then other people are talking and then you get a chance to talk,’ the former president educated the heckler

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022

‘A really dangerous candidate’: Kari Lake, the new face of Maga Republicanism

The former local news anchor – and former Democrat – is in a neck-and-neck race for governor in key swing state of Arizona

The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2022

A new wave of celebrity politicians breaks the rules on acceptable behavior, inspired by Trump

After two former girlfriends accused Herschel Walker, the Georgia Republican Senate nominee and former football star, of pressuring them to get abortions, and giving them money for the procedures, Walker’s standing with conservative voters would have been expected to dip.

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2022

‘The Trump playbook’: Republicans hint they will deny election results

Some candidates are already questioning the integrity of the vote and undermining the credibility of the results

The Guardian - US · Nov 2, 2022