Election deception has taken on many different forms over the years, but voting advocates see a particular danger in the current charged political climate: Misinformation and disinformation targeting voters of color and immigrant communities has become increasingly amplified and poses a clear threat in the upcoming midterms.
New U.S. citizens, who are often first-time voters, "face special risks in encountering misinformation stemming from information gaps," according to research from the Brennan Center for Justice. Since they may lack familiarity with U.S. voting procedures or the normal workings of the political system, they are more likely to be affected by election misinformation and disinformation.
