They Believe 2020 Was Stolen. They Could Be in Charge of Elections in 2028
A review of Republican attorney general candidates in several US states reveals that many continue to promote claims that the 2020 election was stolen. These candidates could hold significant power over election administration and legal challenges in the 2028 presidential cycle.
Why it matters
The integrity of election administration is a cornerstone of democratic stability, and the legal positions of state attorneys general directly impact how future elections are certified.
This is not a list of edgy MAGA influencers sharing hot takes on X, or podcast hosts on Rumble boosting wild conspiracy theories. No, this is a list of some of the Republican candidates running for attorney general in states across the US.
A WIRED review has identified a slate of GOP attorney general candidates in more than half a dozen states, including key swing states, who have repeatedly expressed their belief that the 2020 election was stolen. If elected, several have said, they are willing to relitigate 2020 once again—and all will potentially play a key role in the 2028 presidential election.
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