Fact check: False claim that many California voters were told they already voted
In the wake of the recall election of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, conservative personalities have spread unfounded claims of voter fraud and attempted to cast doubt on the results.
The recall petition was brought forth in February 2020, and organizers of the effort aimed to remove Newson, a Democrat, based on his stance on issues like taxes and immigration. However, Newsom was declared the winner on Sept. 14 shortly after polls closed, with about 63% voting against the recall.
There has been no evidence of widespread fraud, and other major candidates in the race have acknowledged Newsom’s win. But online, some people are suggesting election fraud, claiming 70% of voters were told they already voted when they went to cast their ballot.
The claim traces back to a Sept. 13, Newsmax interview, in which a man named Emon Afshar alleged an election worker told him 70% of voters experienced the issue. In the days following, his claim was shared widely on social media.
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