Methodology

We are tracking the Election Deniers that currently hold the statewide offices of governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. To qualify as an Election Denier, they must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Falsely claimed former President Trump won the 2020 election instead of the legitimate winner, President Joe Biden.

  • Refused to concede, or publicly supported a candidate’s refusal to concede a race after the results were certified and/or officially audited and/or stood up to multiple legal challenges.

  • Called on or pressured election officials to refuse to certify the 2020 presidential election results and/or a race in subsequent elections based on meritless claims about election fraud, voter fraud, misinformation, or lies.

  • Took actions to undermine the integrity of the 2020 presidential election and/or subsequent election cycles, including:

    • Filed or supported litigation seeking to overturn the results.
    • Filed or supported litigation that was sanctioned for being malicious and/or without merit in the aftermath of an election.
    • Promoted/participated in a Stop the Steal sponsored/branded event or rally during/following the 2020 election.
    • Called for a “forensic audit” of the 2020 presidential election and/or a race in subsequent elections after the results were certified and/or officially audited and/or stood up to multiple legal challenges.

  • Spread lies about the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election and/or subsequent election cycles in public fora, including in social media, press statements, and/or comments to press.

  • Promoted election-related conspiracies about the 2020 presidential election and/or subsequent election cycles in public fora, including in social media, press statements, and/or comments to press.

Data Overview

As of September 13, 2023, 23 Election Deniers hold statewide office in 17 states. There are 7 sitting governors who are Election Deniers, 11 sitting attorneys general who are Election Deniers, and 5 sitting secretaries of state who are Election Deniers.

Data Breakdown

The table below lists Election Deniers who hold statewide office as governor, attorney general, or secretary of state, as of September 13, 2023, and includes their state, office, name, and party.

Party Key

D = Democrat
R = Republican
O = Other party or no party

Evidence of Election Denial

Indiana

Attorney General Todd Rokita