Republicans Try to Discredit Arizona’s Vote With Unfounded ‘Sharpiegate’ Conspiracy

Sharpies are making quite the mark in the minds of some pro-Trump conspiracy theorists, who claim that the beloved felt-tipped writing utensil was weaponized at Arizona polling places as part of a plot to sway the election in Joe Biden’s favor.

It’s been dubbed SharpieGate.

As of noon Wednesday, with 86 percent of estimated votes reported, Arizona had been tentatively called for Biden by Associated Press.