DIThe Distraction Index

#elections

42 events across 21 weeks

3Damage
6Hype
33Noise
5.7Avg Dmg
14.3Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-25
Troy Jackson Wins Democratic Nomination for Maine Senate
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.0
NOISE2026-07-25
Troy Jackson Becomes Maine Democratic Senate Nominee
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.0
NOISE2026-07-24
Minnesota Senate Democratic Primary Enters Final Stretch
Damage
0.0
Hype
4.0
NOISE2026-07-24
Governor Whitmer Endorses Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Primary
Damage
0.0
Hype
3.5
NOISE2026-07-22
Trump Travels to Michigan for Primary Election
Damage
0.0
Hype
4.0
DMG2026-07-22
Nicaragua President Ortega Announces End to Elections, Extends 20-Year Rule
international · broad
Damage
66.1
Hype
30.6
NOISE2026-07-20
Troy Jackson Emerges as Maine Democrats' Senate Nominee
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
10.6
NOISE2026-07-20
Darline Graham Announces Senate Campaign for Late Brother's Seat
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.5
NOISE2026-07-20
San Antonio Democrat Outraises Trump-Backed Opponent
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
14.5
NOISE2026-07-20
James Talarico Pledges $25M for Black Voters Outreach
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.0
NOISE2026-07-20
Darline Graham Announces Senate Campaign
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.4
NOISE2026-07-20
Annie Andrews Criticizes GOP Senate Candidates' Lack of Plan
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.4
NOISE2026-07-20
Nancy Mace Declines to Enter South Carolina Senate Race
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
6.0
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-15
Trump Endorses 7 GOP Candidates for U.S. House Ahead of Midterms
Election Admin Changemulti state · moderate
Damage
0.3
Hype
22.9
NOISE2026-07-12
Wisconsin Democratic Primary Narrows to 5 Candidates
Damage
0.0
Hype
4.2
NOISE2026-07-12
Republicans Scramble to Find Replacement for Graham Senate Seat
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.5
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
NOISE2026-07-05
Mallory McMorrow Suspends Michigan Senate Campaign
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.3
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
HYPE2026-06-03
Trump Endorses Colombian Presidential Candidate
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
5.3
Hype
48.0
DMG2026-06-03
Supreme Court Allows Alabama Congressional Map Favoring Republicans
Election Admin Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
47.2
Hype
22.3
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
NOISE2026-05-10
South Carolina Republican Redistricting and Democratic Seat Pickup Potential
Election Admin Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
18.0
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
NOISE2026-04-16
Republican Concerns About 2026 Midterm Election Losses
Damage
0.0
Hype
5.5
HYPE2026-04-16
State Electoral Process Change Agreed Upon
Election Admin Changesingle state · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
34.3
WEEK 64Mar 15 – 21
HYPE2026-03-18
Arizona Election Records Investigation
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
26.5
Hype
46.8
NOISE2026-03-15
Trump Executive Order Raises Election Administration Concerns
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
4.5
Hype
11.5
WEEK 63Mar 8 – 14
NOISE2026-03-08
Noise: International Elections Coverage
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.8
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
NOISE2026-03-02
NOISE: GOP Meddling in Senate Democratic Primary
Damage
3.3
Hype
14.8
HYPE2026-03-02
NOISE: Routine State and Local Political Coverage
multi state · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
2.8
HYPE2026-02-28
Trump Has No Power to Nationalize Elections
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
52.5
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
NOISE2026-02-24
Democratic Response to State of the Union
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
3.6
HYPE2026-02-24
Trump Delivers State of the Union Address
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
1.7
Hype
36.1
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
NOISE2026-02-07
Nancy Pelosi Endorses Jack Schlossberg for New York Seat
single state · narrow
Damage
0.5
Hype
19.7
NOISE2026-02-07
New Jersey House Primary: Mejia Leads by 486 Votes
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.2
WEEK 57Jan 25 – 31
NOISE2026-01-30
Immigration Decline and Population Growth Slowdown Impact Congressional Redistricting
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
16.7
Hype
11.8
WEEK 56Jan 18 – 24
NOISE2026-01-23
Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar Prepares Minnesota Governor Run
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.2
WEEK 48Nov 23 – 29
DMG2025-11-28
Federal Court Upholds North Carolina Republican-Drawn Redistricting Map
Election Admin Changesingle state · broad
Damage
19.3
Hype
14.1
WEEK 45Nov 2 – 8
NOISE2025-11-07
Elise Stefanik Announces Run for New York Governor
single state · narrow
Damage
0.7
Hype
7.7
WEEK 42Oct 12 – 18
NOISE2025-10-17
Virginia Attorney General Candidates Clash Over Violent Rhetoric in Debate
Damage
1.0
Hype
8.2
WEEK 29Jul 13 – 19
NOISE2025-07-19
Texas Republicans Consider Congressional Map Redraw
Election Admin Changesingle state · broad
Damage
24.5
Hype
22.4
WEEK 26Jun 22 – 28
NOISE2025-06-24
NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary: Mamdani Upsets Cuomo
Damage
0.0
Hype
17.9
WEEK 24Jun 8 – 14
NOISE2025-06-14
Arizona County Elections Power Struggle Lawsuit
Election Admin Changesingle state · broad
Damage
20.5
Hype
22.9
WEEK 21May 18 – 24
NOISE2025-05-23
Ambassador to Ukraine Who Resigned Under Trump May Run for Congress
Damage
0.0
Hype
7.5
WEEK 17Apr 20 – 26
NOISE2025-04-26
Illinois Governor Endorses Juliana Stratton for US Senate
Damage
0.0
Hype
1.6