Would some deny the results of the last presidential election?
But since then, election conspiracy theories have taken root in the rural, heavily Republican county in northeastern Wisconsin.
When she’s defended the election process, Pytleski, a lifelong Republican, has been called a RINO — a Republican in Name Only.
The group's efforts come as distrust in elections has gained a persistent foothold across the country, especially in rural areas.
Even with that level of local trust, the false belief that the 2020 presidential election was stolen permeates the community.
Persons:
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Organizations:
Republican, U.S . Capitol, The Associated Press, NORC, for Public Affairs Research, Republicans, House, Republic, GOP, Local, Associated Press, AP
Locations:
Wis, Wisconsin, Green, Oconto County, Oconto, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Trump, House . Wisconsin, Suamico, Lake Michigan, Wisconsin —, Howard