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#election_security
7 events across 4 weeks
1
Damage
4
Hype
2
Noise
7.8
Avg Dmg
32.7
Avg Hype
WEEK 81
Jul 12 – 18
NOISE
2026-07-18
Colorado Lawmakers React to Trump Election Security Address
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.5
HYPE
2026-07-18
Trump Administration Claims 16,000 Noncitizens Illegally Registered to Vote in Nevada
Information Operation
single state · moderate
Damage
3.2
Hype
34.7
DMG
2026-07-18
DHS Secretary Mullin Pushes Election Security Initiative with Threats to States
Enforcement Action
federal · broad
Damage
37.6
Hype
29.4
WEEK 80
Jul 5 – 11
HYPE
2026-07-04
Trump's America 250 Independence Day Speech
Information Operation
federal · broad
Damage
11.6
Hype
69.5
WEEK 78
Jun 21 – 27
HYPE
2026-06-19
Congressional Bill Requiring Approval for Armed Federal Presence at Polls
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
29.3
WEEK 61
Feb 22 – 28
NOISE
2026-02-26
DHS Official Promises No Immigration Agents at Polling Places During Midterms
Norm Erosion Only
federal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
24.3
HYPE
2026-02-24
California Protects Polling Sites from Immigration Enforcement
Policy Change
single state · moderate
Damage
2.4
Hype
33.2