DIThe Distraction Index

#election integrity

3 events across 3 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
0Noise
30.5Avg Dmg
42.9Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-20
Trump Releases Documents Identifying China as 2020 Election Bad Actor
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
0.3
Hype
60.0
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
DMG2026-02-26
FBI Seizure of Fulton County Ballots Raises Election Integrity Concerns
Election Admin Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
72.1
Hype
38.8
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2026-02-11
Georgia 2020 Election Probe Originated from Trump Election Official Referral
Election Admin Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
19.2
Hype
29.8