Election Misinformation Experts

What is happening? Misinformation is a powerful tool. Connecticut is hiring a full-time election misinformation expert to support the state’s election security efforts.

Why is this important? Connecticut hired an election misinformation consultant before the 2020 election and was able to get Twitter to take down a post that claimed a tractor was hauling ballots around.

How will this be important? Misinformation is dominating discussions and is seen as an effective tool by some campaign types.

Governing | Connecticut Plans to Hire Misinformation Election Expert