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Somali Candidate Who Rallied Before Upside-Down American Flag Takes Lead With Late-Arriving Ballots
Twitchy ^ | November 12, 2026

Posted on 11/12/2026 5:10:48 PM PST by Red Badger

Back in October, we told you about Nafisa Fai, who was running for a county chair in Oregon. The Somali-born politician made a trip to Minnesota of all places to campaign, where she spoke Somali in front of an upside-down American flag — not unlike Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Amy Klobuchar. As we reported a few days later, the Oregon Journalism Project retracted its headline and story describing the video as a “deepfake” that was circulated by right-wing social media accounts to brand Fai as un-American. Axios had already run with the Oregon Journalism Project's original story, which relied on a video provided by the Fai campaign in which they'd used AI to turn the flag right-side-up.

The reason we bring it up now is that, more than a week after Election Day, Fai has pulled into the lead in Washington County, Oregon.

KOIN reported just a few hours ago that Fai currently leads her opponent by 363 votes — a small enough margin to trigger an automatic recount by Oregon law. KOIN reports that "fewer than 10,000 votes are believed to be remaining, and the next vote update is expected Friday at 4 p.m." Do they know that Election Day was last Tuesday? The entire state of Florida managed to count all of its ballots in one day.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Oregon
KEYWORDS: democratmethod; somaliscum; votecounting

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1 posted on 11/12/2026 5:10:48 PM PST by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

More election fraud.

It’s ALWAYS democrats who come out ahead with *late* ballots.


2 posted on 11/12/2026 5:13:32 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!)
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To: metmom

This is not a recoverable situation.

I hope Gen Z likes their new tyrannical masters.


3 posted on 11/12/2026 5:19:19 PM PST by Fai Mao (Burn it down. Burn it to the ground. Burn the ground.)
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To: Red Badger

What is up with the justice dept? We know the RATs cheat. The DOJ knows the RATs cheat. Do they get a pass for it too? Can America continue to be destroyed that easily? If yes, what’s the use?


4 posted on 11/12/2026 5:20:22 PM PST by LouAvul (They're doing it again because we didn't hang them the first time.)
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To: LouAvul
> Can America continue to be destroyed that easily?

"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." -- John Adams

Does that address your question?

5 posted on 11/12/2026 5:23:50 PM PST by dayglored (This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24)
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To: Red Badger

“Takes the lead”

“Late-arriving”


6 posted on 11/12/2026 5:24:33 PM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: dayglored

Correct.

In his 1796 Farewell Address, George Washington stated that religion and morality are essential and “indispensable supports” for the political prosperity and survival of the United States.

We are doomed without a nationwide revival.


7 posted on 11/12/2026 5:27:16 PM PST by dadgum (Fight to WIN or do not fight at all. Destroy the wicked!)
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To: Red Badger

OKAY...anyone surprised by this BS?
This midterm election seems to be more corrupt than the 2020 election.


8 posted on 11/12/2026 5:30:05 PM PST by PubliusMM (Liberalism is a mental disease.)
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To: Fai Mao

May not be recoverable in our eyes, but i pray often for God to open the eyes of many people caught up in the deception and manipulation dems/dsa/islamists are crafting and currently seem to be winning by, or that God makes a decisive move against the evil ones and many are adversely effected to whatever degree God chooses.

In the mean time i am trying to share facts with younger people in my area.
I didnt realize til a few decades ago all the lies i was told in school etc. Its much worse for young now with constant info of social media, etc. Truth is out there mixed in with the lies. And truth isnt usually the free or fun route, so many dont easily choose it. Definitely up hill battle, but worth it.


9 posted on 11/12/2026 5:30:17 PM PST by b4me (Pray, and let God change you. He knows better than you or anyone else, who He made you to be.)
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To: dadgum
> We are doomed without a nationwide revival.

I am 75. I doubt that I will live long enough to watch the now-inevitable disintegration, -and- the potential resurrection should there be a successful revival.

I lived through what I believe were the best years of America. It saddens me that I probably have to watch the decline. But I am horrified to think of what my daughter and others will face in the coming decades.

Fortunately for her, perhaps, she knows firearms inside and out and is an excellent marksman, so at least she'll be prepared in that regard.

10 posted on 11/12/2026 5:35:06 PM PST by dayglored (This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24)
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To: metmom

bttt


11 posted on 11/12/2026 5:37:49 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Red Badger

I’ve often wondered what Elizabeth was thinking as she saw the demise of the British Empire. Now I’m starting to get an idea.


12 posted on 11/12/2026 5:43:32 PM PST by ealgeone
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To: Red Badger

“Late arriving ballots.”

Gimme a freakin’ break. Get these pirates out of our country.


13 posted on 11/12/2026 5:44:44 PM PST by Allegra (I hate the word “literally.” )
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To: LouAvul
What is up with the justice dept? We know the RATs cheat. The DOJ knows the RATs cheat. Do they get a pass for it too?

Great questions. Late-arriving ballots can be easily traced and may not be consistent with registration numbers.

But here is an even easier in-your-face issue:

Did Oregan, California or Texas or (fill in your favorite state_______) require documentation of citizenship from all of those registering in Oregan, California, Texas or (____) to vote in federal elections? Ans. "No"

If not, did those states or (____) certify the successful candidates for federal offices were elected by citizens as such citizenship is required by 18 USC 6II (a) and (b)? Ans. "Yes"

Those state election officials should be facing felony criminal charges.

14 posted on 11/12/2026 5:49:01 PM PST by frog in a pot (18 U.S.C. § 611(a)(b) (unlawful for a noncitizen to register or vote for U.S. Senator or Rep))
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To: Red Badger

If Trump is able to get a deal working again for the acquisition of Greenland, I’m all for throwing Minnesota in as a sweetener just to get rid of it.


15 posted on 11/12/2026 5:49:59 PM PST by SharpRightTurn (Giving money & power to government is like giving whiskey & car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourk)
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To: Allegra

We couldn’t head all this off even while we held all three levers of the govt. It’s only gonna get worse from here on out.


16 posted on 11/12/2026 5:50:24 PM PST by hillarys cankles
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To: Fai Mao

Indeed.


17 posted on 11/12/2026 5:58:24 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!)
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To: metmom
It’s ALWAYS democrats who come out ahead with *late* ballots.

Pretty sure both candidates are Democrats.

Meet Pam Treece, who is falling behind the Somali.


18 posted on 11/12/2026 6:03:50 PM PST by Drew68
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To: ealgeone
I’ve often wondered what Elizabeth was thinking as she saw the demise of the British Empire.

I have too, and I've also wondered why she said nothing to her countrymen about it. Nothing.

19 posted on 11/12/2026 6:08:47 PM PST by Lizavetta
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To: frog in a pot

“Those state election officials should be facing felony criminal charges.”
agree, but...guess that boat sailed years ago, when various ones like Elmi/Omar, or even BO were first elected to House or Senate.

If it’s Brought up now, too many idiots will say “but we never followed that rule before.”


20 posted on 11/12/2026 6:09:56 PM PST by b4me (Pray, and let God change you. He knows better than you or anyone else, who He made you to be.)
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