Fact Check: Did a 90,000-vote drop in Nevada show that votes were removed from a congressional race?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: A roughly 90,000-vote drop in Associated Press election-night results for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District showed that votes were removed and may have changed the outcome of the race.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The Associated Press said a vote-entry error briefly produced incorrect totals and was quickly corrected. Nevada election officials said votes are not removed from candidates’ official totals, and the person who highlighted the discrepancy acknowledged that he had no evidence of fraud.

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Date: 11/15/2026

Last Updated on November 15, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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