# Republicans Who Questioned Trump’s 2020 Loss Are Running for Governor in Five Battleground States

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- CNN, 2026-08-17 15:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/17/politics/kfile-election-deniers-trump-governor-invs?Date=20260817&Profile=CNN

> Republicans who denied, challenged or cast doubt on Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election are running for governor in five key battleground states. If elected, they could play pivotal roles in the upcoming 2028 presidential election.