DIThe Distraction Index

#voter suppression

5 events across 5 weeks

4Damage
1Hype
0Noise
63.5Avg Dmg
45.6Avg Hype
WEEK 95Oct 18 – 24
DMG2026-10-17
DOJ Lawsuit Against California Over Noncitizen Voter Registration
Election Admin Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
67.3
Hype
41.3
WEEK 86Aug 16 – 22
DMG2026-08-16
Trump Administration Voting Access Restrictions
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
53.6
Hype
25.3
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
DMG2026-06-05
Trump Administration Voter Citizenship Database Check Plan
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
66.7
Hype
44.5
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
DMG2026-05-14
NAACP and Civil Rights Groups Challenge Trump Mail-in Ballot Restriction Order
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
84.7
Hype
59.5
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
HYPE2026-02-27
SAVE America Act Voting Restrictions Proposed
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
45.3
Hype
57.3