Jacob Soboroff warns of 32 election deniers running for election-oversight offices
MS NOW journalist cites data showing election deniers competing for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general positions in 2026.
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MS NOW journalist Jacob Soboroff issued a warning on August 8, 2026, that at least 32 election deniers are running for statewide offices that directly oversee elections, including 20 for governor, 10 for secretary of state, and 9 for attorney general. Soboroff cited data from the nonpartisan Voting Rights Lab and States United Action, noting that at least 25 election deniers already work in county election systems, and at least 102 more have won primary races for House and Senate seats.
- 32 election deniers are running for statewide offices that directly oversee elections in 2026, according to data cited by Soboroff.
- These positions—governor, secretary of state, and attorney general—are powerful administrative roles, not ceremonial ones, giving winners control over election operations.
- The problem extends beyond statewide races: at least 102 election deniers have already won primary races for House and Senate seats.
- At least 25 election deniers already hold positions within county election systems nationwide, indicating an existing presence in election administration.
How it unfolded
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Reaction Story amplified on Bluesky
Raw Story post about Soboroff's warning gains traction on Bluesky with 253 likes and 6 comments.
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Reaction Coverage distributed on Mastodon
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Event Soboroff issues warning on MS NOW
Jacob Soboroff appears on MS NOW to warn about election deniers running for statewide offices that oversee elections. He cites data showing 32 election deniers in races for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general positions.
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Report Data breakdown by office type
Soboroff breaks down the 32 election deniers as: 20 running for governor, 10 for secretary of state, and 9 for attorney general (three of whom are incumbents).
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Report Broader trend extends to House and Senate
Soboroff reports that at least 102 election deniers have won primary races for House and Senate seats and will appear on November ballots.
What people are saying verbatim
“32 people who have questioned, or denied, or spread conspiracies about the 2020 election – which has been litigated over, and over, and over again – are running for positions that would oversee and administer future elections. This is a mayday situation, you guys.”
Jacob Soboroff, MS NOW journalist · MS NOW, Raw Story · Aug 7
“These are not ceremonial offices. Governors appoint election officials. Secretaries of state oversee election administration. Attorney generals investigate election-related crimes and defend election laws in court. This is scary stuff. I am not exaggerating.”
Jacob Soboroff, MS NOW journalist · MS NOW, Raw Story · Aug 7
“And it does not stop there.”
Jacob Soboroff, MS NOW journalist · MS NOW, Raw Story · Aug 7