ATLANTA (AP) – Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of a “rigged” election, saying large-scale voter fraud is happening in the U.S. and suggesting it will affect the outcome of this year’s presidential race. There is no evidence that such widespread fraud exists.
Trump’s comments have alarmed voting rights experts and civil rights groups, who say they threaten to undermine faith in the nation’s elections. Meanwhile, House Speaker Paul Ryan and other Republicans are expressing confidence in the voting systems, while state election officials are saying they are committed to conducting fair and impartial elections.
It’s worth noting, too, that 29 of the nation’s secretaries of state are Republican.
Here’s a look at what Trump has been saying, along with historical data about voter fraud and what this could mean for Election Day.
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