After refusing to answer questions, Laxalt’s campaign confirms the suits are coming
In Case You Missed It, new reporting from the Las Vegas Review-Journal reveals corrupt politician Adam Laxalt is poised to launch his lawsuits to overturn the 2022 election results. Laxalt’s comments come after last week’s debate where he was forced several times to defend himself for his failure to overturn the 2020 election.
As the “face of” the Big Lie in Nevada, Laxalt has continuously campaigned on his role leading the failed efforts to contest the Presidential election in 2020 as Trump’s campaign co-chair. He has also faced widespread criticism for fundraising off the backs of fallen law enforcement during the deadly Jan 6. attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
Last September, the AP first reported that Laxalt was planning early litigation to “tighten up” the 2022 election and overturn the results, earning him condemnation from The Washington Post and Rachel Maddow. The New York Times then reported that Laxalt is “laying detailed groundwork” to launch lawsuits before the general election.
Statement from Nevada Democratic Victory Spokesperson Olivia Davis:
“Make no mistake, Adam Laxalt will do whatever it takes to spread the Big Lie and overturn the 2022 election. The truth is, voters overwhelmingly rejected him last time because he’s a sleazy, corrupt politician and they will see through his political games in November.”
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Laxalt, Brown fighting it out in GOP Senate primary
Colton Lochhead // 5.16.22
Laxalt has been one of the most vocal promoters of debunked claims of widespread voter fraud in Nevada after the 2020 election.
Serving as the Trump campaign’s co-chair in Nevada, Laxalt cast doubt on election security in the state and criticized Democrats for passing a new election law on a party-line vote amid the pandemic.
Last August, he told a news radio host that he would look at preemptively filing lawsuits to challenge the state’s election systems ahead of the 2022 elections.
Asked if he still plans to file such lawsuits before the November general election, Laxalt refused to answer during the interview.
His campaign sent a follow-up statement via email, in which Laxalt said that he is “certainly looking into opportunities to improve the integrity of our ballot and stop voter fraud. This includes legal action if needed.”
Republican Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske has said that her office found no evidence of widespread fraud in Nevada, even after an extensive investigation of complaints filed by Republicans.
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