DIThe Distraction Index

#election_security

7 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
4Hype
2Noise
7.8Avg Dmg
32.7Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-18
Colorado Lawmakers React to Trump Election Security Address
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.5
HYPE2026-07-18
Trump Administration Claims 16,000 Noncitizens Illegally Registered to Vote in Nevada
Information Operationsingle state · moderate
Damage
3.2
Hype
34.7
DMG2026-07-18
DHS Secretary Mullin Pushes Election Security Initiative with Threats to States
Enforcement Actionfederal · broad
Damage
37.6
Hype
29.4
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
HYPE2026-07-04
Trump's America 250 Independence Day Speech
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
11.6
Hype
69.5
WEEK 78Jun 21 – 27
HYPE2026-06-19
Congressional Bill Requiring Approval for Armed Federal Presence at Polls
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
29.3
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
NOISE2026-02-26
DHS Official Promises No Immigration Agents at Polling Places During Midterms
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
24.3
HYPE2026-02-24
California Protects Polling Sites from Immigration Enforcement
Policy Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
2.4
Hype
33.2