Conspiracy Theories Post-Election

After the recent election, many Democratic voters began questioning the integrity of the results, echoing sentiments largely aligned with the same conspiratorial thinking that emerged in previous elections, such as in 2004 when John Kerry lost. Some individuals voiced concerns over discrepancies in polling predictions versus actual outcomes, expressing disbelief over the significant Democratic turnout that didn't translate into votes for Kamala Harris. Viral social media posts conveyed suspicions of potential fraud, including baseless assertions that certain figures or technologies, like Elon Musk's Starlink, manipulated voting outcomes. These theories reflect a psychological tendency to seek explanations for unexpected losses, creating a narrative of electoral illegitimacy despite evidence from election officials affirming the integrity of the voting process.