Minnesota Candidate Suspends Campaign Amid Election Fraud Allegations
Thomas Bowman claims he was manipulated by Democrats to split the conservative vote in a key House race.
- Thomas Bowman, an independent candidate in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, has suspended his campaign, alleging he was used as a 'pawn' in an election fraud scheme.
- Bowman claims the Patriots Run Project, which recruited him, was secretly funded by Democratic consultants to divide conservative voters.
- He has endorsed Republican Joe Teirab, who is challenging Democratic Rep. Angie Craig, although Bowman's name will remain on the ballot.
- An Associated Press investigation revealed that the Patriots Run Project used deceptive tactics to recruit candidates and influence elections.
- A complaint has been filed with the Federal Election Commission regarding the group's failure to register as a political committee.