Stolen.VoteVoting integrity. Delivered daily.
Free Newsletter
← All Reports
ADMINISTRATIONMODERATE05/16/2026
RNC launches election monitoring operation in 17 states ahead of 2026 midterms; claims 350,000 dead registrants found

RNC launches election monitoring operation in 17 states ahead of 2026 midterms; claims 350,000 dead registrants found

Claimant

Republican National Committee; President Trump (endorsing at May 10 rally)

Source
Democracy Docket — Republicans launch election monitoring operation in 17 states·Left-leaning (Democracy Docket is an advocacy organization)
Notes

The RNC states it has reviewed 60 million voter records. The claim of 350,000 dead registrants is unverified by any independent audit. Poll watcher deployment in 17 states raises voter intimidation concerns flagged by Democracy Docket and other election law groups.

Coverage Gap

The 350,000 dead registrant claim and 25,000 no-citizenship-records referral to DHS appear primarily in right-leaning outlets; independent verification has not been reported.