But as recent polls have offered increasingly optimistic predictions for Republicans, Mr Trump is determined to take credit for the party’s success. He has endorsed about 300 candidates on the ballot nationwide, many of whom deny the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election. Some are vying for positions that include overseeing state elections, once largely overlooked roles that have taken on new importance since Mr. Trump pressed those officials to back up his stolen election claims. Most prominent among them are Arizona’s Kari Lake and Mark Finchem, who are running for governor and secretary of state, respectively. If elected, the couple will have a role in overseeing the election in Arizona, a crucial state for the presidency. Democrats have argued that the success of these candidates could leave future elections open to abuse. They also argued that another White House bid by Mr. Trump would sow further distrust of election integrity by promoting false allegations of widespread fraud. He was expected to host a big post-election party at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday night.
