In yet another “oopsie” from the corporate media, a Fox News affiliate station accidentally called the Arizona gubernatorial election for Democrats DAYS BEFORE polls have even opened.
As Twitter users were quick to point out, the Arizona Fox News affiliate showed a results graphic that announced Democratic candidate for governor, Katie Hobbs, had won against MAGA Republican opponent Kari Lake.
“Hey @fox10 what’s with the fake election graphic that’s got Hobbs over @KariLake?” U.S. representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ) wrote on Twitter.
“Is this the same Fox News that called Arizona for Biden 5 minutes after the polls closed?” he added.
Hey @fox10 what’s with the fake election graphic that’s got Hobbs over @KariLake? Is this the same Fox News that called Arizona for Biden 5 minutes after the polls closed? pic.twitter.com/6tr2abF3Dk
— Paul Gosar (@DrPaulGosar) October 28, 2022
The Fox News affiliate sent out an apology for the graphic, saying it was posted in error.
“At 5:50p during the Fox 10 newscast today a small graphic appeared on the lower left side of the screen showing test results for the upcoming election,” it said.