Maryland Democrats pick their U.S. House nominees as Moore wins primary for governor
PBS NewsHour – Politics — 2026-06-23 19:37:00 — www.pbs.org
President Donald Trump Falsely Claims Maryland Governor Sent Illegal Ballots to Help Democrats
President Donald Trump has once again come under fire for spreading misinformation about the integrity of elections—this time targeting Maryland’s primary process. In the lead-up to Tuesday’s consequential primaries, Trump seized on a ballot distribution error and falsely claimed that Governor Wes Moore “illegally sent the ballots to ensure victory for Democrats.”
Fact-Checking Trump’s Claim
The facts show that the ballot issue in Maryland was the result of a vendor error, not any illegal action by Governor Moore or state officials. The State Board of Elections had to resend mail-in ballots to some voters after a technical mistake caused some to receive a ballot for the wrong party. There is no evidence that Moore or any state official acted unlawfully or with partisan intent.
Maryland’s state administrator of elections publicly rebuked Trump for spreading misinformation, emphasizing that the incident was a logistical error that was quickly addressed to protect voters’ rights.
A Pattern of Election Misinformation
Trump’s false claim about Maryland’s ballots fits a broader pattern of baseless allegations about election fraud and manipulation. These statements have been repeatedly fact-checked and debunked by election officials and independent observers across the country.
Conclusion
As Maryland’s primary results shape the state’s political future, Trump’s latest falsehood underscores the ongoing challenge of combating misinformation in American elections. State officials and election administrators continue to urge voters to rely on verified information and to participate in the democratic process with confidence in its integrity.