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#midterms
6 events across 5 weeks
1
Damage
2
Hype
3
Noise
6.8
Avg Dmg
29.3
Avg Hype
WEEK 82
Jul 19 – 25
NOISE
2026-07-23
Senate Democrats Strategize Response to Trump Midterm Manipulation
Information Operation
federal · broad
Damage
0.8
Hype
14.2
NOISE
2026-07-22
House Democrat Leader Jeffries Criticizes Trump, Seeks Teachers Union Support
federal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
16.4
WEEK 73
May 17 – 23
HYPE
2026-05-17
Trump Approval Hits Record Low as 77% Report His Policies Raised Cost of Living
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
42.5
WEEK 72
May 10 – 16
DMG
2026-05-10
Tennessee Redistricting Plan Reshapes Congressional Districts
Election Admin Change
single state · moderate
Damage
38.8
Hype
18.0
WEEK 68
Apr 12 – 18
NOISE
2026-04-16
Republican Concerns About 2026 Midterm Election Losses
Damage
0.0
Hype
5.5
WEEK 60
Feb 15 – 21
HYPE
2026-02-14
Trump vs Bad Bunny Super Bowl Feud with Midterm Consequences
Information Operation
federal · narrow
Damage
1.0
Hype
79.3