Secretary of State Races in 2022
States United Action
Last Updated: May 4, 2022
1 Overview
What we are tracking:
Announced and/or filed candidates running for Secretary of State in 2022. We will be updating this tracker throughout the 2022 election cycle.
Methodology:
To qualify as an Election Denier, a candidate must meet one or more of the criteria below:
Falsely claimed former President Trump won the 2020 election instead of the legitimate winner, President Joe Biden.
Spread lies about the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election in public fora, including in social media, press statements, and/or comments to press.
Called for a “forensic audit” of the 2020 presidential election after the results were certified and/or officially audited and/or stood up to multiple legal challenges.
Promoted conspiracies about the 2020 presidential election in public fora, including in social media, press statements, and/or comments to press.
Took actions to undermine the integrity of the 2020 presidential election, including: filed or supported litigation seeking to overturn the results; and/or promoted/participated in a Stop the Steal sponsored/branded event or rally.
2 By the Numbers
There are 27 Secretary of State contests in 2022.
As of May 4, 2022, at least 23 Election Deniers are running for Secretary of States in 18 states. This means that 2 out of 3 Secretary of State contests include an Election Denier.
3 Secretary of State Races in 2022
The table below includes the list of candidates that are actively running for Secretary of State in 2022 as of May 4, 2022. The table contains their name, party, and whether they’ve been coded as an Election Denier using the criteria outlined in the methodology section above.
*Candidates with open filings from a past election cycle that do not appear to be actively running are not included in the tracker. Actively running means that a candidate has announced they are running and/or has an active website and/or has recent filings or activity relating to the 2022 cycle as of October 2021.
Party Key
D = Democrat
R = Republican
C = Constitution
G = Green
L = Libertarian
O = Other party or no party
4 Election Deniers
This section includes press statements, news coverage including comments, or social media posts by Secretary of State Election Denier candidates.
4.1 Alabama - Wes Allen
4.2 Arizona - Shawnna Bolick
4.3 Arizona - Mark Finchem
Mother Jones: Donald Trump Invites QAnon Backer to Speak at His Upcoming Rally
AP News: Trump endorses ‘big lie’ proponents for state election posts
4.4 Arkansas - Eddie Joe Williams
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: 3rd GOP candidate enters Arkansas Secretary of State race
4State News: Jan. 6: A day that should live in infamy. Republicans defend, even celebrate it. UPDATE
4.5 California - Rachel Hamm
Newsweek: Full List of Republican Politicians Attending QAnon Convention in Las Vegas
4.6 California - James ‘JW’ Paine
Facebook Video: Man I miss Trump - Says election stolen ~15 seconds in
Facebook Video: Monterey Trump Rally
4.7 Colorado - Tina Peters
CPR News: Mesa Clerk Tina Peters says she’s running for Secretary of State
4.8 Connecticut - Dominic Rapini
4.9 Georgia - David Belle Isle
Reuters: Special Report: Backers of Trump’s false fraud claims seek to control next elections
4.10 Georgia - Jody Hice
NY Times: Trump Endorses a Loyalist, Jody Hice, for Georgia Secretary of State
4.11 Idaho - Dorothy Moon
4.12 Idaho - Mary Souza
Idaho Capital Sun: Two of three Idaho GOP secretary of state candidates deny Biden won 2020 election
4.13 Indiana - Diego Morales
4.14 Kansas - Mike Brown
The Gardner News: BROWN ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR SECRETARY OF STATE
4.15 Massachusetts - Rayla Campbell
4.16 Michigan - Kristina Karamo
MLive: Republican who challenged Michigan election results now running for Secretary of State
4.17 Minnesota - Kim Crockett
SD49 Republicans: Kim Crockett: Republicans Need Stronger Focus on Elections
4.18 Nebraska - Rex Schroeder
News Channel Nebraska - River County: Schroder: throw voting machines away to keep elections honest
4.19 Nevada - John Cardiff Gerhardt
4.20 Nevada - Jim Marchant
Las Vegas Review Journal: Marchant sets sights on secretary of state
AP News: Nevada GOP brings election complaints to secretary of state
4.21 New Mexico - Audrey Trujillo
4.22 Washington - Tamborine Borrelli
MyNorthwest: Judge throws out latest lawsuit levying claims of election fraud in Washington
Associated Press: WA Democrats ask courts to dismiss election lawsuits
The Seattle Times: Lawsuits claiming 2020 ballots were manipulated come to WA
Tri-City Herald: Judge tosses Franklin lawsuit claiming 2020 voting fraud. Ballots won’t be released
4.23 Wisconsin - Jay Schroeder
Reuters: Special Report: Backers of Trump’s false fraud claims seek to control next elections