Why the GOP’s voter fraud messaging may backfire

GOP allegations that voter fraud is rampant in the US may drive more Democrats – and fewer Republicans – to the polls in November.

By: Christopher Miller, University of Richmond, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 1,164

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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By Christopher Miller, University of Richmond

With Election Day 2026 just weeks away and control of Congress hanging in the balance, the results will almost certainly hinge on voter turnout, just as they did in 2024.

Given that genuinely undecided voters are scarce — as little as 5% to 7% of the electorate, according to major polls — both Democrats and Republicans must look to mobilize their rank-and-file supporters. To do so, the …

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