Several Republicans who want to upend the way votes are cast and counted are also running for top election administrator offices in their states. Republicans who back Trump's false claim have become their party's nominees for top election officials in states that could play decisive roles in the 2024 contest. Voting groups are concerned that the election of some far right candidates could threaten the integrity of the next presidential election. That means Democrats must hold offices in closely-contested states to ensure the results of elections will be respected, he said. "Because it may turn out that in a close presidential election at some point, certification of an election in a key swing state may be at issue.

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