Governors and Candidates Who Got Behind the Stolen Election Lie

“The fake news, big tech and blue-state liberals stole the election from President Trump.” – Gov. Kay Ivey in a campaign ad.

“I for one will support our President’s efforts to ensure that the election is completed with integrity.” – Gov. Mike Dunleavy in a tweet posted on Nov. 7, 2020.

“America knows the 2020 election was stolen. America knows President Trump was the true winner.” – Kari Lake in a tweet posted on May 8, 2022.

“Presidential electors are done by the legislatures and the schemes they create and the framework. If there’s departure from that, if they’re not following law, if they’re ignoring the law, then they can provide remedies as well.” – Gov. Ron DeSantis in a Nov. 5, 2020 interview on Fox News.

“Idaho’s elections are safe and secure, and we expect the same of other states.” – Gov. Brad Little in a statement issued on Dec. 10, 2020.

“All this fraudulent activity is absolutely disgusting. It’s wrong, it’s-in my opinion-almost the highest form of treason in our country, so we pray that that will be dealt with.” – Darren Bailey in a video posted on Facebook on Nov. 10, 2020.

“Kansas filed a brief in this case, as we have in others, seeking an answer to an important and potentially recurring federal constitutional question involving the role of states in federal elections.” – Derek Schmidt in a statement issued on Dec. 11, 2020.

“I tell you, this is clearly a stolen election.” – Paul LePage in a Nov. 13, 2020 talk radio interview.

“Pence is a traitor.” – Dan Cox in a tweet posted on Jan. 6, 2022.

“It was highly suspicious that in the 2020 election, five states stopped counting ballots at 10:00 p.m.” – Geoff Diehl in an interview published on Aug. 1, 2022.

“Steal an election then hide behind calls for unity and leftists lap it up.” – Tudor Dixon in a tweet posted on Nov. 8, 2020.

“(Secretary of State) Steve Simon, you maybe better check out to see if you look good in stripes, because you’ve gotten away with too much, too long.” – Scott Jensen in a 2022 GOP district convention.

“To protect the integrity of the 2020 elections and elections to come, I encourage the Supreme Court to accept Texas’ lawsuit and answer the important questions that have been put forward.” – Gov. Greg Gianforte in a statement published in the Billings Gazette on Dec. 10, 2020.

“I think with the substantial number of people who are questioning the integrity of our voter system, it would be good for Congress to do that [create a commission].” – Gov. Pete Ricketts in a Jan. 4, 2021 press conference.

“There are many elections still ahead for our country and what happened with the rules changes simply can’t keep continuing like this.” – Lee Zeldin in a statement issued on December 16, 2020.

“There is mounting evidence that the PA presidential election was compromised.” – Doug Mastriano in a tweet posted on Nov. 28, 2020.

“@realDonaldTrump has been fighting the establishment, the mainstream media, and now rigged election systems on behalf of the American people and our way of life.” – Gov. Kristi Noem in a tweet posted on Nov. 5, 2020.

“I think we’ll see after today where the process is and what challenges exist and don’t exist and where we are in that process.” – Gov. Bill Lee in a statement to reporters, published on Dec. 14, 2020.

“Certainly, there was a lot of bad stuff that happened. There was certainly illegal ballots. How many? … I don’t know if anybody knows.” – Tim Michels in a May 3, 2022 interview.

“I strongly support the Supreme Court hearing the constitutional issue of the Electors Clause raised by Texas.” – Gov. Mark Gordon in a statement issued on Dec. 10, 2020.