Patriot (American Revolution)

Republican Jason Richey, running for lieutenant governor alongside gubernatorial nominee Stacey Garrity in Pennsylvania, has drawn scrutiny over an inconsistent record on 2020 election claims and his relationship with Donald Trump. A report from The Bulwark traces Richey's evolution from an outspoken 2020 election denier during a short-lived 2022 gubernatorial run, to a 2022 reversal in which he acknowledged no evidence supported claims the election was stolen and criticized Trump directly, to a renewed embrace of Trump after becoming Allegheny County GOP chairman in early 2025.

The report frames Richey's reversals as emblematic of broader tensions within the Republican Party over loyalty to Trump. Richey's current campaign has reportedly been outraised by Democratic opponents, and his political future may hinge on whether Trump offers an endorsement or financial backing despite Richey's past criticism. The episode underscores how candidates' positioning on election integrity claims continues to shape intraparty dynamics and fundraising in competitive statewide races.

Paul Carver, a Republican running for a competitive Arizona House seat in a swing district, is facing renewed scrutiny over his ties to far-right paramilitary groups and his presence in Washington, D.C. during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Carver, board president of the Deer Valley Unified School District, has deleted Facebook posts appearing to show him at the Capitol that day, and Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes testified he had dinner with Carver the night before the attack. Reporting also links Carver to leadership of the Arizona chapter of the Three Percenters, a paramilitary group, from 2021 to 2022.

Democratic incumbent Stephanie Simacek, Carver's opponent, has criticized his extremist ties as disqualifying for a district she says wants stability. Despite the controversy, Republican House Speaker Steve Montenegro's leadership PAC has spent heavily to support Carver's campaign. Carver has declined interview requests. The race is seen as pivotal to control of the Arizona House.