Ways to Avoid Election Day Misinformation

Election misinformation is designed to mislead voters, keep them away from the polls, and undermine overall faith in the voting process, Axios reports.

According to the outlet, there are ways to help voters steer clear of any misinformation and avoid accidentally spreading it to others.  

Axios reports that voters should always check the source that information is coming from and read it before they spread it via Twitter or other social media outlets.

Director of the Alliance for Securing Democracy Laura Rosenberger told the outlet that voters should identify credible sources and be cautious about reports of fraud, hacks, or interference until they are verified by a legitimate source. She recommends utilizing Snopes, which has been debunking internet myths for years, to check its list of election misinformation.

"First: Remember that many of the rumors spreading on Election Day are likely to be things we've covered before — gaffes, mischaracterizations, cheap fakes, pics stripped of context, and more," Snopes tweeted.

Axios also recommends voters take a break from the internet if they begin to feel overwhelmed.

"Take a breath, a bath or a walk, or build a Lego set — whatever helps you clear your head," the outlet writes.

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