Fact Check: Did Maricopa County’s early ballot mailing prove election wrongdoing?

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Claimant: Donald Trump and Social Media


Claim: Maricopa County’s early mailing of more than 3,000 ballots was evidence of election wrongdoing rather than an administrative error.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: Runbeck Election Services acknowledged mistakenly delivering 3,126 ballot packets to the Postal Service six days early. Maricopa County officials said the correct ballots were sent to the correct voters, and county attorneys determined that the ballots remained valid.


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Date: 10/25/2026


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Last Updated on October 25, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check