DIThe Distraction Index

#election

9 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
7Noise
2.4Avg Dmg
16.6Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-25
Mace breaks with Trump on Graham's sister ballot qualification
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · narrow
Damage
0.3
Hype
34.2
NOISE2026-07-23
Arizona Primary Election Results Released
single state · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
4.0
NOISE2026-07-20
Sanders and AOC Rally for El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.5
NOISE2026-07-20
Darline Graham Enters South Carolina Senate Race
Damage
0.0
Hype
6.0
NOISE2026-07-20
Troy Jackson Mobilizes Supporters in Maine Democratic Senate Race
Damage
0.0
Hype
3.0
NOISE2026-07-20
Darline Graham Enters Race for Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.2
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
NOISE2026-02-10
New Jersey House Special Primary: Mejia Defeats Malinowski
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.8
WEEK 52Dec 21 – 27
NOISE2025-12-25
Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Honduras Presidential Election
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
21.0
WEEK 51Dec 14 – 20
HYPE2025-12-19
Fani Willis Defends Charges Against Trump in 2020 Election Case
Judicial/Legal Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
21.6
Hype
62.1