Tool by Election Deniers Flagged Voters as Dead; ProPublica Found Them Alive
What happened
According to a ProPublica investigation, a data tool built by election deniers labeled certain voters as dead, but reporters found those voters were alive. The report focuses on challenges to voter eligibility.
When it started
The story was published around November 11, 2026, according to the trending data. The exact publication time is not confirmed in the information provided.
How it spread
After the midterm, a Republican member of the election board in Forsyth County, Georgia, reportedly challenged dozens of ballots using information from the tool. The tool was reportedly created by a member of Cleta Mitchell's Election Integrity Network.
Why it matters
The story raises questions about the accuracy of data used to challenge voters' ballots and about how such tools are used by local election officials. The information provided does not say whether any challenges were upheld or what officials have said in response.