Arizona resident Denisha Mitchell's name was forged on state filings for independent presidential candidate Cornel West, likely aimed to impact the election as a spoiler candidate.

An Arizona resident, Denisha Mitchell, discovered her name and signature were forged on state filings listing her as an elector for independent presidential candidate Cornel West. Conservative activists and Republican-aligned operatives have been using dubious tactics to qualify West for the ballot in several US states, aiming to use him as a spoiler candidate to boost former President Donald Trump's chances in November by siphoning liberal support from the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, in key battleground states.

August 17, 2024
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