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Voting misinformation spreads days before US Election Day
Original: It has already begun: Misinformation about voting spreads less than a week before Election Day - This is what it looks l
With less than a week to go before Election Day, false and misleading claims about voting are already circulating, including unverified allegations of voter fraud and preemptive legal challenges. Commenters attribute the surge to Republicans' concern about losing the midterms, and critics are urging voters to check official sources before believing or sharing election-related claims.
Why now: Election Day is imminent, so false voting claims are drawing attention and concern in real time.
RepublicansUS Midterm Electionsvoters
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 23 h ago to 21 h ago.
Evidence
- It has already begun: Misinformation about voting spreads less than a week before Election Day - This is what it looks like when the party in power, # Republicans , are worried they will lose the # MidTerms - misinformation, legal challenges, unverified claims of voter fraud,… · CharlieMcHenry@connectop.us · 1
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/4154555