Is the Election Truth Alliance formally affiliated with the America Project or Stop the Steal movement?

1. Why the Alliance’s own pages matter — and what they actually say

The Election Truth Alliance’s public-facing “About,” “FAQ,” and methodology pages explicitly present the organization as independent and non‑partisan, focused on hand counts, election integrity research, and collaboration with like‑minded civic groups rather than political movements. Those texts state openness to work with other organizations but do not list the America Project or Stop the Steal as partners, nor do they claim a formal affiliation or governance ties to those groups ^{[1] [2] [4]}. The Alliance’s reports and presentations describe analytic work and results without naming the America Project or Stop the Steal in a partnership role, and a site review found no formal partnership declarations or shared leadership disclosures that would constitute an affiliation ^[3]. That absence on the record is the strongest direct evidence available from the organization itself.

2. Independent reviews and web searches that failed to find a link

Multiple independent reviews and broader web searches summarized in the collected analyses reached the same conclusion: there is no clear external evidence of a formal relationship connecting the Election Truth Alliance to the America Project or Stop the Steal movement. Analysts noted that the Alliance has collaborated with SMART Elections and has public-facing documents about its methodology and 2024 election concerns, but none of those external summaries identified shared governance, funding, or formal organizational ties to either the America Project or Stop the Steal ^{[5] [3]}. The convergence of independent searches and the Alliance’s own statements strengthens the factual case that no formal affiliation is on the public record.

3. What “no documented affiliation” does — and does not — prove

Saying there is no documented affiliation does not categorically prove there are zero informal contacts, shared personnel, or ideological overlap; it means credible public records and the Alliance’s self‑descriptions do not show formal institutional links. The analyses emphasize that the Alliance has a global membership and collaborative language that could produce ad hoc cooperation with other groups, but formal affiliation—legal ties, shared boards, or declared partnerships—was not found in the reviewed documents ^{[6] [2]}. Absence of evidence in public materials is not definitive proof of non‑interaction behind the scenes, yet for claims about formal affiliation the standard is public documentation or acknowledged partnership, which is lacking here ^[3].

4. Alternative viewpoints and why they appear in public discussion

Some observers may infer affiliation based on overlapping agendas—especially when organizations advocate similar election‑integrity approaches such as hand counts—or because individuals move between groups. The analyses caution that shared goals or occasional collaboration can be mistaken for formal ties, and that misattribution can be amplified online without documentary backing ^{[1] [5]}. The materials reviewed show the Alliance’s messaging focuses on methodology and reports rather than partisan organizing; critics and supporters may therefore project affiliations based on perceived alignment, but the documentary record provided does not substantiate such claims ^[2].

5. The most recent evidence and how it shapes the conclusion

The most recent documents cited in the collection—dated through mid‑2025 and late‑2025 reviews—consistently show no declaration of affiliation; conservative reading of those sources leads to the conclusion that no formal affiliation is documented as of those publication dates ^{[3] [5]}. The Alliance’s FAQ and About pages (July 26, 2025 entries) and subsequent integrity‑focused reports maintain the independent framing and list collaboration with SMART Elections but not the America Project or Stop the Steal by name ^{[1] [2] [4]}. Given the consistency across the organization’s own statements and independent web reviews, the current factual record supports the same conclusion.

6. What to watch next — records that would change the finding

A credible change in the factual finding would require one of three documentary developments: a formal partnership announcement or memorandum of understanding publicly linking the Election Truth Alliance to the America Project or Stop the Steal; shared leadership or board disclosures demonstrating institutional overlap; or verifiable financial records showing funding or fiscal sponsorship. Until such documentary evidence appears, the responsible statement remains that no formal affiliation has been documented in the reviewed sources ^{[3] [6]}. Observers seeking confirmation should monitor official press releases, organizational filings, and transparent disclosures from each group for any new, dated evidence.