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The AfD is preparing for the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and is already spreading allegations about possible vote theft and postal voting fraud in nursing homes before the election.
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State election in Saxony-Anhalt How the AfD is spreading the myth of vote theft even before the election
Top candidate Siegmund calls for election observation, party leader Chrupalla whispers about alleged postal voting fraud in nursing homes. The AfD is preparing for the eventuality that it misses its election goal.
By Fabian Hillebrand and Marc Röhlig
September 4, 2026, 8:10 p.m
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
After the election, if the AfD fails to achieve its goal, it will continue to spread its allegations of vote theft.
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