2020 election

Sara Aagesen, Spain's third deputy prime minister and ecology minister, has been called to testify as a witness in the court investigation into the public rescue of Air Europa. The summons falls in the same week as elections, drawing political attention as the case scrutinises the government's 2020 bailout handling of the airline.

Arizona authorities are reviewing potential investigative misconduct in the state's election interference case. The review raises questions about how evidence in the case was gathered and could affect its progress. Details of the alleged misconduct and who may be implicated have not been made public, and the development adds new uncertainty to proceedings tied to efforts to challenge the 2020 election results in Arizona.

Figures who spread misleading claims about the 2020 election are now focusing their efforts on California counties, according to CalMatters. The report suggests activists are pressuring county election officials and boards in the state, extending a movement that has targeted election administration elsewhere in the United States. The development is drawing attention because California has not been a central battleground in previous election disputes.

The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a legal challenge questioning whether Senator Tommy Tuberville meets residency requirements to hold his Senate seat. The court let stand a lower court's decision throwing out the case, effectively ending the effort to remove or disqualify him over claims he does not actually live in Alabama. The ruling closes a dispute that has trailed the former Auburn football coach since his 2020 election.

Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock has a message for Democrats and a plan to make his voice heard heading into the 2028 election cycle. The Georgia senator, who rose to national prominence with his 2020 and 2022 victories, is positioning himself as a prominent voice in the party's debate over its future direction, drawing attention as Democrats weigh their next generation of leaders.

A new poll shows that US Republicans and independents report low trust in the integrity of American elections. The findings point to persistent skepticism among voters outside the Democratic base about how votes are counted and administered. Election confidence has been a recurring flashpoint in US politics since the 2020 contest, with Republican voters in particular voicing doubts that officials have struggled to reverse.

A top Nevada election official says the state is preparing for potential attempts by Donald Trump and his allies to disrupt the 2024 election process, telling Time Magazine 'we have to punch back.' Nevada, a key swing state, became a focal point of 2020 election challenges, and officials there are readying legal and procedural defenses for similar disputes this year.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is overseeing his final election in the state before leaving office, and is emphasizing aggressive post-election auditing, bluntly vowing to 'beat you to death with audits.' The Republican, known nationally for resisting pressure to overturn the 2020 results, is framing his tenure's end around election integrity and accountability measures.

Former special counsel Jack Smith is testifying publicly before the Senate Judiciary Committee, a rare appearance by a prosecutor who led the federal investigations into Donald Trump. Republicans on the panel are pressing him over the conduct of the probes into Trump's handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election, while Democrats are defending the investigations as lawful. The hearing is being carried live by major US news outlets.

Former Trump administration attorney Kurt Olsen said Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters met with Donald Trump to discuss election plans. Peters, a Colorado official who has promoted false claims about the 2020 election, remains a prominent figure among election skeptics despite facing legal trouble in her home state. The reported meeting is drawing attention to Trump's continuing ties to allies who challenge election results.

Defendants charged in Arizona's 'fake electors' case are seeking protection from any future prosecutions tied to the 2020 election scheme. The request comes as the state's criminal case over the alternate elector paperwork proceeds, and it raises questions about how far immunity deals could reach beyond the current charges.

The States United Democracy Center reports that nearly 200 candidates who deny or questioned the 2020 election results are running in November's midterm elections across 43 states. The group's 'November Landscape' analysis highlights concerns among democracy advocates that election deniers winning office could affect the administration of future elections. The findings have drawn attention amid ongoing debate over election integrity ahead of the vote.

Wisconsin Representative Tom Tiffany, who backed efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, is the subject of discussion about what he might do as governor in 2028. Commentators are weighing how his record on the election could shape a potential statewide campaign and his conduct in executive office if he wins.

Campaigners who reject the 2020 election result are spreading claims about ballot insecurity ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, echoing Donald Trump's long-running false narrative about voter fraud. The Guardian reports that these figures are using the pre-midterm period to raise doubts about election integrity, fuelling concerns among voting rights advocates that such rhetoric could undermine public trust in the results and pressure election officials.

Candidates in Arizona who have rejected or disputed the results of past elections, including the 2020 presidential contest, are running for public office. Coverage highlights how election denial has become a rallying position in Republican primaries and what their potential victories could mean for the administration of future elections in the state.

Defendants charged in Arizona's 'fake electors' case are asking for protection from any future prosecutions related to their actions following the 2020 election. The request comes as the state's criminal case over the alternate elector scheme continues to move through the courts, and it raises fresh legal questions about how far immunity protections should extend for conduct already charged.

The slogan 'stop the steal', which became a rallying cry for Republicans challenging the 2020 US election results, is being examined for signs of fading influence heading into the 2026 midterms. Reporting asks whether the movement's central phrase still motivates voters, or whether election denialism is receding as a dominant force in the party's campaign messaging.

Sarasota County officials are asking voters who requested mail ballots for the November 3 election to return them as early as possible. The appeal reflects concerns that high mail-voting volume could delay processing, and election offices want ballots in hand well before Election Day so every vote can be counted on time.

Republicans in Arizona have asked a court to stop Attorney General Kris Mayes from pursuing further charges in the 'fake electors' case, which stems from efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The request targets her continued prosecution of defendants charged in connection with the alternate elector scheme, and the case remains a flashpoint in ongoing legal battles over the election.