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Who Gets the Last Word? Election Disinformation in Immigrant Communities

Americancommunitymedia • October 22, 2026

Who gets the last word when election disinformation spreads through trusted community networks? With the midterms just around the corner in November, false and misleading information voting and immigration issues could keep eligible voters from participating altogether.

This briefing will explore messages shared on social media platforms such as WhatsApp, WeChat, and others used by immigrant and diaspora communities worldwide. The discussion will also explore AI’s role, including deepfakes, misleading campaign videos, and inaccurate voting information from chatbots, with examples comparing responses in Spanish and English. Attendees will receive a short guide to identifying AI-generated disinformation.

Cameron Hickey , CEO, National Conference on Citizenship

Jinxia Niu , Chinese Digital Engagement Project, Chinese for Affirmative Action

Laura Zommer , Co-founder and CEO, Factchequeado

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Election Disinformation Targeting Chinese-Speaking Voters on X Ahead of the November 3 midterms, election disinformation aimed at Chinese-speaking voters is shifting from WeChat to X. False claims regarding noncitizen voting and immigration enforcement are prevalent, potentially discouraging eligible voters. Jinxia Niu from Chinese for Affirmative Action highlighted that older immigrants are particularly vulnerable to these disinformation campaigns. The organization has tracked over 600 instances of disinformation, with election fraud being a prominent theme. Pro-Trump influencers on X have amplified claims of Chinese interference in the 2020 election, despite a lack of evidence. The disinformation is creating an atmosphere of fear around immigration and voting, which may impact voter turnout significantly. The situation is evolving as the midterms approach, with ongoing monitoring by civil rights groups. 2 sources 55

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