North Carolina

Adams made the following comment on his Facebook account on January 10, 2021 in reference to the 2020 election results: “I hope (Trump) declares “Marshall Law” and uses the military to get to the bottom of all this cheating. They know and have the proof. If it’s going down let’s get it over with.”

Government officials suggesting that the President should declare Marshall Law and use the military to investigate unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud could cause unrest and fuel paranoid thinking that could lead to dangerous events like the January 6th Insurrection.

Signed on to a letter calling for a national audit of the “corrupted 2020 election because of alleged fraud and inaccuracies.”

Co-sponsored HB 304 which would push the deadline for absentee ballots to be received by local boards of elections from three days after the election to the close of polls on Election Day itself. The bill would also require voters to mail or deliver their absentee ballot in person to the county board of elections office, prohibiting one-stop voting sites for ballot drop-offs.

Co-sponsored HB 303, which would reduce the number of early one-stop voting days.

Signed on to a letter calling for a national audit of the “corrupted 2020 election because of alleged fraud and inaccuracies.”

Co-sponsored SB 88 which would which would only allow mail-in ballots that arrive by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day. Under current law, mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day and arrive by 5 p.m. on the third day after Election Day are counted. 

Daniel made a social media post on 11/9/20 saying: “We’ll have to wait and see where the evidence of election fraud leads in multiple states that Biden allegedly “won”. Hopefully democrats will be just as concerned about voter fraud in the Pres. Election as they were in the NC 9 Congress race where a republican victory was overturned”.

Elected officials questioning the validity of election results on social media undermines the public trust and could lead to reduced voter turnout.

Goodwin was one of several House Republicans of the state of North Carolina who signed on to a letter calling for a national audit of the “corrupted 2020 election because of alleged fraud and inaccuracies.”

As a member of the state house, Goodwin is responsible for upholding democratic ideals, and advocating for the best interest of thousands of North Carolinans. Having an election denier in a prominent position within state government has the potential to erode election integrity, public trust, and sets a dangerous precedent as to what standards we hold our elected officials to.

Hanig is one of several Republicans of the state of North Carolina who signed on to a letter calling for a national audit of the “corrupted 2020 election because of alleged fraud and inaccuracies.”

As a state senator, Hanig’s actions as an election denier have significant consequences. Having an election denier in a prominent position within state government has the potential to erode election integrity, public trust, and sets a dangerous precedent as to what standards we hold our elected officials to.

Signed on to a letter calling for a national audit of the “corrupted 2020 election because of alleged fraud and inaccuracies.” and denied the validity of the 2020 election in multiple social media posts. 

If a national audit had taken place due to elected officials claiming the 2020 election was corrupt, the public’s trust in the US’s electoral process would have been undermined and election denial would have been validated on the national stage. It also would have set a dangerous precedent for future presidential elections.

Iovino promoted a statement on April 5, 2021 that read: “If they can steal an election right in front of your face, think of what they are doing behind your back.”

Elected officials questioning the validity of election results on social media undermines the public trust and could lead to reduced voter turnout.

Signed on to a letter calling for a national audit of the “corrupted 2020 election because of alleged fraud and inaccuracies.”

Attempted to access active voting machines in North Carolina by corresponding with Durham County Board of Elections. 

Co-sponsored HB 303, which would reduce the number of early one-stop voting days

He also co-sponsored HB 123 which would seek to pass a constitutional amendment that would limit early and in-person voting to a maximum of seven consecutive days before an election. 

Co-sponsored HB 304 which would push the deadline for absentee ballots to be received by local boards of elections from three days after the election to the close of polls on Election Day itself. The bill would also require voters to mail or deliver their absentee ballot in person to the county board of elections office, prohibiting one-stop voting sites for ballot drop-offs.

Loftis participated in the January 6 insurrection. He also signed on to a letter calling for a national audit of the “corrupted 2020 election because of alleged fraud and inaccuracies.” 

Co-sponsored HB 303, which would reduce the number of early one-stop voting days

He also co-sponsored HB 123 which would seek to pass a constitutional amendment limiting early and in-person voting to a maximum of seven consecutive days before an election. 

Co-sponsored HB 304 which would push the deadline for absentee ballots to be received by local boards of elections from three days after the election to the close of polls on Election Day itself. The bill would also require voters to mail or deliver their absentee ballot in person to the county board of elections office, prohibiting one-stop voting sites for ballot drop-offs.