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Right-Wing Election Deniers Make Bid for Governor in Swing States Amid Trump Ties
Republicans with a history of denying or challenging the 2020 presidential election results are running for governor in key swing states, further polarizing the US elections landscape.
Election deniers and skeptics are running for governor in key swing states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona and Georgia, after a year of increasingly heated rhetoric over the 2020 presidential election results. These candidates have historically challenged or cast doubt on Donald Trump's loss to Joe Biden, and their efforts reflect the growing polarization of American politics. The Republican Party has struggled to distance itself from Trump's base, leading some prominent deniers to seek higher office. The stakes are high as these governors could shape the party's direction on issues like election reform and voter ID laws.
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