The key candidates who threaten democracy in the 2022 US midterms

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

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Several races were on the ballot this fall could have profound consequences for American democracy. In some states, Republican candidates who doubted the 2020 election results, or in some cases actively worked to overturn them, were running for positions in which they would have tremendous influence over how votes are cast and counted. There has been 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.