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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · 9d

"Data like DL#, SSNs & DOB are the “holy trinity” of identity theft, and states have laws and processes in place to make sure that their citizens' data is protected. The state officials, Rs and Ds both, are right to do all they can to protect that data."

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States to DOJ: No, thank you

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · 16d

"The former justice lied under oath to the Assembly, violated open records laws, violated client confidentiality by making public statements about Vos to pressure him into continuing the special counsel investigation and publicly called for Vos’ recall."

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Wisconsin officials ask for suspension of judge who tried to discredit 2020 election

The former justice doesn't dispute that he mishandled records and lied under oath during his messy and unsuccessful campaign to decertify the 2020 election with conspiracy theories.

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · 16d

Again, every single time those who lied about the 2020 election go to court, when they have a chance to back up their claims, they've got nothing. 5 years later, in dozens of cases, they've failed to present a shred of evidence supporting any of their claims.

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Judge rules 'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic with false claims on voting machines

A federal judge in Minnesota has ruled that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed election technology company Smartmatic by falsely claiming its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential electi...

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · 16d

I joined @pbsnews.org to discuss federal efforts to interfere with how states run elections. In short, the Constitution gives authority over elections to the states, who have managed the most secure elections in our history, despite disinfo to the contrary.

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How the Trump administration is trying to change the way people vote

The Justice Department has sued eight states to compel them to share their voter registration lists with the federal government. State officials oppose the move because of concerns about how the infor...

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · 21d

These claims “ring as hollow and grifting as nearly identical claims made by those who profited off the Big Lie that Trump didn’t lose the 2020 election,” David Becker, the executive director of @electioninnov.bsky.social.

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The People Who Are Still Convinced Kamala Won

The left is dabbling in 2024-election-fraud theories.

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · 21d

To be clear, our elections are mandated by the Constitution to occur every 2 years, run by the states, not the Feds. The US has NEVER postponed or canceled a general election - not during 2 pandemics, not after hurricanes, not during the Civil War, and not during two World Wars.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 18

Trump to Zelenskyy: "During the war you can't have elections? So let me just see -- three and a half years from me, if we happen to be in a way with somebody, no more elections. That's good."

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · 21d

“Over the last 2.5 years, we were preparing,” said Sec. of State Cisco Aguilar. “Our systems were secure, and we met the expectation of the moment. As a high-profile office, a malicious actor is going to look to attack us in any way.”

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Nevada’s election system stayed up during massive statewide cyberattack. Here’s why. - The Nevada Independent

Nevada’s election system stayed up during massive statewide cyberattack. Here’s why. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · 28d

"As a lifelong conservative Republican, I want to be clear: [The DOJ demands for voters' data] is not oversight.
It’s overreach. And it should concern every conservative — every American — who values civil liberties, federalism, the rule of law and local control."

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Federal overreach undermines Constitution and Georgia state-run elections

Georgia has passed some of the strongest and conservative election laws in the country. There is no need for the federal government to intervene or interfere.

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Sep 9

If the courts allow the feds to continue to collect sensitive personal data despite no statutory authority (and likely in violation of the Privacy Act), I expect a future Dem admin to use this list and this power to automatically register all eligible citizens.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/u...

Trump Administration Quietly Seeks to Build National Voter Roll

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Sep 8

Here's another, re: China. "Lawmakers warned that severe staff cuts at an intelligence office that monitors foreign threats to U.S. elections would leave the country vulnerable to interference and subversion from Beijing."

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/u...

U.S. Is Increasingly Exposed to Chinese Election Threats, Lawmakers Say

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Sep 8

2 from @nytimes.com in 2 days about the Trump admin's unilateral disarmament as foreign adversaries attack our elections.

"Since January, Trump has dismantled the govt’s efforts to combat foreign disinformation. The problem is Russia has not stopped spreading it."

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/b...

Russia Steps Up Disinformation Efforts as Trump Abandons Resistance

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Sep 3

The majority-Republican Colorado County Clerks Assn, which represents the county election officials in CO, released this statement yesterday, and it's worth reading:

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Sep 2

Mazel tov on your daughter's wedding!!!

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 31

This should read “the Constitution doesn’t give the President ANY authority over election law.” This EO would have the same legal effect (zero) if written on a napkin in crayon.

Also, 98% of the US already votes on paper ballots (only Louisiana still doesn’t).

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/u...

Trump Says He Will Sign Executive Order Mandating Voter I.D.

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Joan Greve @joanegreve.bsky.social · Aug 28

CEIR Executive Director David Becker (@beckerdavidj.bsky.social) spoke to Source NM about threats facing US elections:

"I think we’re going to need to be very vigilant to make sure that things we took for granted in our history continue to happen."

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Rocking the Vote • Source New Mexico

Federal requests for states' voter rolls prompt questions about what they intend to use the information for ahead of the 2026 midterms

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 26

“The hiring of an election conspiracy theorist with no election knowledge or expertise is the culmination of this reversal,” Becker said. “DHS now appears poised to become a primary amplifier of false election conspiracies pushed by our enemies.”

Doug Bock Clark @dougbockclark.bsky.social · Aug 26

1/ A high-profile rightwing activist, who pushed to overturn Trump’s loss in 2020, has been appointed to a top position in the Department of Homeland Security helping oversee U.S. election security, I reported for @propublica.org‬.

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She Pushed to Overturn Trump’s Loss in the 2020 Election. Now She’ll Help Oversee U.S. Election Security.

Heather Honey has been appointed to a senior position in the Department of Homeland Security. State election officials and voting experts are concerned.

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 26

“What I’m concerned about is that it seems like DHS is being poised to use the vast power and megaphone of the federal government to spread disinformation rather than combat it,” Becker said. “It’s going to really harm DHS’s credibility overall.”

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Researcher who has distorted voted data appointed to Homeland Security election integrity role

A conservative election researcher whose faulty findings on voter data were cited by President Donald Trump as he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss has been appointed to an election integrity r...

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 21

Paper ballots are a best practice, but 98% of all Americans already vote on paper ballots, and have since 2020. Only state without paper - Louisiana. Perhaps the president should talk to the Speaker about his own state.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 21

Trump says “politics is over” if Republicans gerrymander and ban mail voting before the midterms

Big WIN for the Great State of Texas!!! Everything Passed, on our way to FIVE more Congressional seats and saving your Rights, your Freedoms, and your Country, itself. Texas never lets us down. Florida, Indiana, and others are looking to do the same thing. More seats equals less Crime, a great Economy, and a STRONG SECOND AMENDMENT. It means Happiness and Peace. But Republicans, there is one thing even better - STOP MAIL-IN VOTING, a total fraud that has no bounds. Also, go to PAPER BALLOTS before it is too late - At one tenth the cost, faster, and more reliable. If we do these TWO things, we will pick up 100 more seats, and the CROOKED game of politics is over. God Bless America!!!

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 18

It probably doesn’t need to be said, but never in the history of the USA has any state ever required a “license plate” in order to vote.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 18

Trump: "When you go to a voting booth, and you do it the right way, and you go to a state that runs it properly, you go in -- they even asked me, they asked me for my license plate. I said, 'I don't know if I have it.' They said, 'Sir, you have to have it.' I was very impressed actually."

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 18

Newsmax joins Fox News, Rudy Giuliani, Kari Lake, and Mike Lindell, all sued for lying about the 2020 election, and every one declined to put any evidence of election fraud before a court. All settled or were held liable, for a collective ~$1 billion.

David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 18

As POTUS tried to distract re elections today, the big story is that yet another defendant that lied about the 2020 election is held accountable, agreeing to pay $67M to settle claims and avoid putting forth any evidence of the truth of their claims, and subjecting those claims to scrutiny. /1

NPR @npr.org · Aug 18

JUST IN: The right-wing news channel Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election. A trial had been scheduled for October. n.pr/3UuKeyZ

Newsmax pays $67 million to settle defamation case linked to 2020 election coverage

The right-wing news channel Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election. A trial had been scheduled for October.

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 18

And yet another defamation defendant caved and paid big money for their election lies today, and perhaps predictably, Trump tried to change the subject.

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 18

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Trump today teased his latest attempt to interfere with the state's constitutional power to regulate elections. The President and his advisors should direct their attention to Article 1, Section 4, of the Constitution which he's sworn to preserve, protect, and defend. /1

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 18

We'll keep our attention on any actual executive order that may be signed, and I expect that it will be quickly enjoined by the courts. However, we should be vigilant for further attempts to deligitimize our election system by elected officials and candidates who may fear defeat at the polls. /END

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 18

We have audits of those ballots that confirm the results. We have ID req'ts to register to vote thanks to Congress. What election officials need now is an end to the lies and disinformation about our elections, and instead, support from our gov't for the crucial work that they do. /12

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David Becker @beckerdavidj.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our elections are as secure, transparent, and verified than ever before in US history, thanks to professional election officials of both parties that oversee them. We have more verifiable, recountable paper ballots than ever before, with 98% of all voters voting on paper (only Louisiana w/o). /11

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