Coordinated Inauthentic Activity in the 2026 US Midterm Races
Cyabra’s analysis of six competitive 2026 midterm races found coordinated inauthentic activity in every race, concentrated in candidates’ replies sections.
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As New York City’s mayoral election heats up, the digital conversation is being shaped by more than campaign messages and candidate debates.
Cyabra’s analysis found that more than 60 percent of posts about the leading candidates carried a negative tone, showing a digital environment dominated by distrust and outrage rather than constructive debate.
The findings show how coordinated online behavior can shift sentiment, amplify division, and distort how voters interpret the election.
Cyabra’s analysis of six competitive 2026 midterm races found coordinated inauthentic activity in every race, concentrated in candidates’ replies sections.
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