On Election Day, November 3, 2026, Karoline Leavitt, a prominent political commentator and former White House press secretary, engaged in public discourse on both television and social media. Leavitt appeared on Fox News, offering commentary on the ongoing midterm elections and the political landscape. Concurrently, her social media activity, specifically a photo of her marked ballot, garnered attention and sparked a direct exchange with an X user.
"This isn’t a mail in ballot. I took this picture of my ballot at the voting booth. Get lost!" Karoline Leavitt, Political Commentator and Fox News Contributor
During her Fox News appearance, Leavitt directed critical remarks toward James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in a closely watched Texas Senate race. She accused Talarico of presenting himself as a moderate to voters, a strategy she described as a recurring pattern among Democrats. Leavitt stated, "This is exactly what the Democrats do in every election cycle," further labeling Democrats as "incredibly disingenuous." She articulated her belief that if Talarico were elected, he would govern as a "far left extreme liberal that he truly is," expressing hope for his defeat after polls closed. Talarico’s platform included support for a public healthcare option, a $15 federal minimum wage, and protections for abortion rights. He was contesting the Texas seat against Republican Ken Paxton.
Later that day, Leavitt shared a photograph of her marked ballot from her home state of New Hampshire on X, formerly Twitter. The image, posted after an initial photo of her wearing an "I Voted" sticker, explicitly showed her votes for three Republican candidates: Kelly Ayotte for governor, John E. Sununu for the U.S. Senate, and Anthony DiLorenzo for the U.S. House of Representatives.
The ballot image quickly drew a comment from an X user who assumed it depicted a mailed-in ballot. The user wrote, "So mail-in ballots are ok. Great message!!" This comment alluded to Leavitt’s well-documented criticisms of mail-in voting, a system she has previously alleged is susceptible to fraud. Leavitt responded directly to the user, clarifying the circumstances of the photo. "This isn’t a mail in ballot. I took this picture of my ballot at the voting booth. Get lost!" she stated. Her response indicated she had taken the picture while voting in person at a polling location.
This social media interaction brought renewed attention to Leavitt's past remarks concerning election integrity and voting methods. In November 2025, while serving as White House press secretary, Leavitt addressed reporters at a press briefing regarding mail-in voting. At that time, she asserted, "There is blatant FRAUD with their mail-in voting system." She further elaborated, stating, "Fraudulent ballots are being mailed in under the names of other people and illegal aliens! There are countless examples. And we are looking into executive action."
Karoline Leavitt departed her role as White House press secretary in August 2026, citing the demands of the position and her decision to become a mother of two as influencing factors. Following her departure from the White House, she announced her transition to a contributor role at Fox News. She also indicated her intention to remain engaged in other projects and active within Republican politics, a commitment underscored by her Election Day activities and public commentary. The exchange on X continued to fuel discussions among users regarding the alignment of her actions with her past statements on voting methods.
