Fact check: Was the 2024 presidential election rigged?

1. Summary of the results

The 2024 presidential election was not rigged. Donald Trump legitimately won the presidency, defeating Kamala Harris with 312 electoral votes and 49.8% of the popular vote, while Harris received 226 electoral votes ^[1]. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly, along with other election security experts, have confirmed there is no evidence of election tampering or widespread fraud ^[2]. Vice President Harris has officially conceded the election, stating "We must respect the results of this election" ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements need to be considered:

• Vote counting was still ongoing at the time of reporting, with no state having completed 100% of their count ^[3]
• Two election integrity groups (Election Truth Alliance and SMART Elections) have raised concerns about unusual "drop-off vote" patterns in swing states like Nevada, though these claims remain speculative and no formal investigations have been launched ^[4]
• Trump won Pennsylvania by a narrow margin, and voting systems were verified as secure ^[5]
• Natural fluctuations in voter turnout between elections have been misinterpreted as evidence of fraud ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The question itself reflects a broader context of election skepticism that requires addressing:

• There has been confusion regarding Trump's statements about election rigging, as he was referring to his claims about the 2020 election, not the 2024 election which he won ^{[6] [5]}
• Some groups have raised concerns about voting irregularities, particularly regarding "drop-off" votes in swing states, but these allegations remain speculative and unproven ^[4]
• The question of election rigging benefits various groups:

Political opposition groups benefit from casting doubt on election legitimacy

Election integrity organizations gain attention and funding from investigating potential irregularities

Media outlets benefit from the controversy and continued coverage of election disputes

The winning candidate benefits from maintaining the election's legitimacy