Trust in Elections at Breaking Point | Spokane News

Americans’ confidence in the upcoming midterm elections is plummeting, with just 49% believing they’ll be free and fair—down sharply from 2024. Trust fractures along party lines, with Democrats slightly more optimistic, while leaders’ conflicting messages, fears of foreign interference, and the looming threat of deepfakes are eroding faith in the entire electoral ecosystem. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-09-15/fewer-than-half-of-americans-expect-midterm-elections-to-be-free-fair-poll-finds More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b555e83f99e61171 Report issues to [email protected].