Plus, election night disinformation risks to watch out for, and election fraud claims debunked.
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Disinformation and the US election Election night disinformation risks. False allegations of mail ballot fraud, premature victory claims, charges of ballot stuffing, and other kinds of disinformation will likely spread across digital platforms on election night and beyond. Combating false claims will require vigilance from journalists, candidates, opinion leaders, and the general public, Darrell M. West emphasizes. Debunking claims of widespread election fraud. Donald Trump and his allies have frequently claimed that the 2024 election will be rife with cheating by Democrats. In a new data analysis, Elaine Kamarck shows just how miniscule fraud is in U.S. elections. To learn more about the dangers of disinformation and how to counter them, check out Kamarck and West’s book “Lies That Kill: A Citizen's Guide to Disinformation” from the Brookings Press. |
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