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Thom Reilly

Jim Marchant, Republican candidate for Nevada secretary of state, arrives at a rally at the local Republican Party offices on November 06, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Election deniers lost key secretary of state races — but fight for election control is just starting

Thom Reilly
State Representative Mark Finchem speaking with attendees at a "Save America" rally at Country Thunder Arizona in Florence, Arizona. (Gage Skidmore)

The role of secretaries of state in administering fair elections is changing – and not in a good way

Thom Reilly
Mark Finchem, Republican nominee for Arizona secretary of state, speaks at a campaign rally attended by former President Donald Trump at Legacy Sports USA on October 09, 2022 in Mesa, Arizona. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Good faith of partisan election officials used to be enough to ensure trust in voting. Not anymore

Thom Reilly