DIThe Distraction Index

#election security

5 events across 5 weeks

3Damage
1Hype
1Noise
41.4Avg Dmg
30.3Avg Hype
WEEK 83Jul 26 – Aug 1
DMG2026-07-30
Democrats Document Staffing Gaps in Counterterrorism and Election Security
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
31.5
Hype
19.0
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-20
Maryland Defends Voting Safeguards Against Trump Pressure
Election Admin Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
2.8
Hype
21.4
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
DMG2026-07-18
Trump Administration Demands Oversight of State Voter Rolls
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
59.7
Hype
38.8
WEEK 66Mar 29 – Apr 4
HYPE2026-03-29
Trump Election Volunteer Arrested for Stealing Encrypted Access Key
Election Admin Changesingle state · narrow
Damage
32.2
Hype
36.0
WEEK 64Mar 15 – 21
DMG2026-03-15
SAVE America Act - Election Administration Changes
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
80.8
Hype
36.3