Stands for the "anti-fascist" movement that had its roots in left-wing protests against right-wing conservatism; a loose collection of regional groups and individuals aiming -- through peaceful and violent measures -- to resist and disrupt political actions they consider to be far-right and/or racist
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Stands for the "anti-fascist" movement that had its roots in left-wing protests against right-wing conservatism; a loose collection of regional groups and individuals aiming -- through peaceful and violent measures -- to resist and disrupt political actions they consider to be far-right and/or racist
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Antifa. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/antifa
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