Look out for these 14 polling station, ballot rumors we've investigated

Midterm elections are happening in the United States. As voters head to the polls, we are keeping an eye on misinformation about election fraud, lost ballots, poll worker mismanagement and more. Some claims previously circulated during other election seasons, while others are tied to real or rumored actions of U.S. President Donald Trump's second administration. Below are 14 rumors about ballot boxes and polling stations to be aware of as the midterms unfold. Sources "Trump Approval Hits Record Low, Handing Democrats a Clear Midterm Edge." The Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026, https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/10/18/trump-approval-hits-record-low-handing-democrats-clear-midterm-edge/. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026. By Nur Ibrahim Nur Nasreen Ibrahim is a reporter with experience working in television, international news coverage, fact checking, and creative writing. Article Tags