DIThe Distraction Index

#voting_access

8 events across 5 weeks

4Damage
3Hype
1Noise
41.6Avg Dmg
34.5Avg Hype
WEEK 87Aug 23 – 29
DMG2026-08-22
USPS Issues Mail-in Voting Restrictions Despite Court Opposition
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
91.2
Hype
30.8
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
NOISE2026-07-05
Democratic Governors Press USPS to Drop Trump Election Order
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
8.4
Hype
14.2
WEEK 78Jun 21 – 27
DMG2026-06-21
Executive Order Restricting Vote-by-Mail
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
100.0
Hype
43.3
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2026-02-15
Trump Moves to Enforce Nationwide Voter ID Requirements
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
67.3
HYPE2025-08-31
Trump Announces Voter ID Requirement Executive Order
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
34.2
Hype
36.8
DMG2025-04-23
Judge Blocks Trump Election Overhaul Including Proof-of-Citizenship Requirement
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · broad
Damage
29.5
Hype
25.9
DMG2025-04-04
Democratic-Led States Sue Over Trump Election Overhaul Order
Judicial/Legal Actionmulti state · broad
Damage
46.2
Hype
31.4
WEEK 55Jan 11 – 17
HYPE2026-01-16
Senators Concerned About USPS Changes Potentially Disenfranchising Mail-In Voters
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
23.4
Hype
26.4