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2020 Election

January 6 Hearing Reveals How Trump’s Inner Circle Prepared for Violence
The committee aired a video of Roger Stone telling Trump supporters to declare election victory no matter the outcome.

Nevada GOP Candidate Vows to “Fix” Elections to Reinstate Trump as President
Jim Marchant pushed election-denial conspiracy theories after his own congressional election loss two years ago.

Nearly 300 Republican Midterm Candidates Embrace Trump’s Big Lie, Analysis Finds
The sheer number of candidates who doubt the election is a dire show of the Republican Party’s embrace of fascism.

Poll: Most People Want Certification Process Updated to Prevent Another Jan. 6
The likelihood of changes to the current law took a leap forward this week after Mitch McConnell said he backs the idea.

January 6 Committee Members: Group May Unanimously Refer Trump for Prosecution
Rep. Adam Schiff said that he believes there is evidence to make a criminal referral over the attack.

House Passes Bill to Correct Flaws in Certification of Presidential Elections
The bill had the support of nearly all Democrats and just nine Republicans in the House.

Judge Removes “Cowboys for Trump” Founder From Office for Role in Jan. 6 Attack
This is the first time a judge has disqualified someone from office for participating in the attack.

Over Half of Americans Will Have an Election Denier on Their Midterm Ballot
At least 256 GOP candidates running for state or federal office fully or partially deny the result of the 2020 election.

Ginni Thomas Told Wisconsin Lawmakers to Overturn 2020 Presidential Result
The messages Thomas sent were almost exactly the same as the dozens of emails she sent GOP lawmakers in Arizona.

Judge Rejects Lindsey Graham’s Arguments to Avoid Grand Jury Testimony
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has shown “a special need for Senator Graham’s testimony,” the judge said.