All of those candidates are Republicans, and 16 are incumbents, according to States United Action's ElectionDeniers.org online portal. No election deniers are running to represent districts that include San Antonio, according to the data.
The Texas election deniers include U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson of Amarillo, U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls of suburban Houston and U.S. Rep. Brian Babin of Port Arthur. Fifteen of the total were among the 17 Texas Republicans who voted against certifying Joe Biden as president after he legitimately won the office in 2020.
States United Action officials warn that members of Congress hold special election administration and certification duties, meaning those who erroneously deny the legitimacy of U.S. elections have power to disrupt the political process. A total of 42 states will have at least one election denier on the ballot for congressional or statewide races this cycle, according to the group.
“Democracy is on the ballot this November,” States United Action CEO Joanna Lydgate said in an emailed statement. “A single Election Denier winning a congressional or statewide office in a single state is a threat to our system as a whole. And this year’s presidential election makes that even more stark: The people we elect to Congress will be responsible for certifying the results of the presidential election on January 6. Voters can’t afford to sit these races out — we deserve leaders who respect the will of the people.”
While GOP figures, including former President Donald Trump, continue to make unsubstantiated claims about widespread voter fraud, the preponderance of evidence shows that the 2020 election was conducted fairly. What's more, multiple studies show voter fraud in the U.S. is nearly nonexistent.
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