US midterms 2022: the key candidates who threaten democracy

In several states Republican candidates who dispute the 2020 election results are running for positions that would give them control over elections

There are several races on the ballot this fall that will have profound consequences for American democracy. In several states, Republican candidates who doubt the 2020 election results, or in some cases actively worked to overturn them, are running for positions in which they would have tremendous influence over how votes are cast and counted. If these candidates win, there is deep concern they could use their offices to spread baseless information about election fraud and try to prevent the rightful winners of elections from being seated.

In total, 291 Republicans - a majority of the party's nominees this cycle, have questioned the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, according to a Washington Post tally.