The latest battleground for those who deny election results

Kari Estes attended an ice cream social organized by Democratic candidate Barbara Phifer in St. Louis County ahead of the primary election. Estes felt hopeful about Phifer’s message of nonpartisanship for the secretary of state role. This position is crucial due to increased scrutiny following the false claims of election fraud in the 2020 election. Republican candidates endorsed by Trump are running on platforms aimed at reforming election processes, including in Missouri. The role of secretaries of state, responsible for overseeing elections, has come under more public attention due to allegations of rigged elections and voter fraud by political leaders. Democratic candidates like Phifer are emphasizing election integrity and expanding access to voting, in contrast to Republican counterparts seeking to restrict mail-in voting and implement voter ID laws. Polls suggest voters will align along party lines, but efforts to boost voter turnout are underway, especially in Missouri with a crowded primary. Both parties are holding events to connect with voters, with Republicans stressing election integrity and Democrats championing open elections. Candidates in other states are also campaigning vigorously, with a focus on transparency and building trust in the electoral process. This year’s secretary of state races are high-stakes battles that will shape future election administration and oversight.

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