Americans and the Distrust Election
The gist
The New York Times reported a pervasive American sense of being lied to.
Voter distrust is reshaping support across the political spectrum ahead of elections.
How it unfolded
- Sep 15, 2026Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on Republicans' efforts to sow distrust in American elections, interfere with voting, and fuel false claims of widespread voter fraud.
- Sep 16, 2026Studies co-authored by a UC Riverside scholar found election officials can build public trust by creating videos that factually explain security safeguards in simple terms.
- Sep 16, 2026Rep. Crockett's opening statement was published as a press release by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee Democrats.