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Since the 2020 election, Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud have influenced North Carolina politics, with key figures like Tim Moore and several state legislators echoing the “Big Lie.” Despite no evidence of widespread irregularities, these claims persist, affecting public trust in elections.
2020 Election Fraud Claims: North Carolina’s Key Figures
Since the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump has persistently claimed it was stolen, influencing many, including prominent North Carolinians. Trump’s allegations about the election’s legitimacy fueled the January 6 insurrection. Despite no evidence of widespread fraud, the “Big Lie” persists, sowing doubt across US elections.
In North Carolina, some public figures who echoed the Big Lie remain influential. Notably, Tim Moore, a Congressional candidate, is among those who questioned President Biden’s 2020 victory.
In 2020, Moore visited Pennsylvania to observe ballot counting, posing with signs falsely implying Trump had won. Moore is expected to join Congress soon, while many election deniers remain active in state politics.
Election Deniers in the General Assembly
Thirteen North Carolina Republicans signed a letter demanding a national audit of the 2020 election and Trump’s reinstatement. Among them were State Sens. Ted Alexander and Bob Steinburg, along with Reps. Jay Adams, Mike Clampitt, and others.
State Sen. Warren Daniel and Rep. Jeffrey McNeely further questioned the election’s legitimacy. McNeely called for investigations into ballot machines, even attempting to inspect Durham County’s machines.
Local Election Deniers
Election deniers also hold roles on local boards. John Adams of Montgomery County urged Martial Law after January 6. Meanwhile, Elizabeth McDowell and Mary Potter Summa in Mecklenburg County voted against certifying Biden’s win.
Anthony Iovino of Burke County claimed the election was stolen, further spreading misinformation.
The ‘Big Lie’ and 2024 Election Concerns
Trump, now the Republican nominee for 2024, again casts doubt on election outcomes. He recently stated he would only accept results if “everything is honest.” He continues to attack mail-in voting, referencing US Postal Service inefficiencies.
Additionally, Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson proposed a bill to ban noncitizen voting, despite it already being illegal. Trump falsely warned of mass noncitizen voting, though evidence shows it’s exceedingly rare. Despite this, Republicans in North Carolina have proposed a ballot measure on this issue, even though state laws already prohibit noncitizen voting.
The RNC sued North Carolina’s Board of Elections over alleged improper voter registration confirmations. These actions suggest that Trump and his allies are preparing to dispute election outcomes should they lose.
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