US fact-checkers launch collaboration debunking deceptive 2026 midterm ads and election disinformation

American fact-checking organizations are joining forces ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in a major collaboration: a joint newsletter that shares findings with media professionals, content creators and election observers. The newsletter will highlight common findings and identify election-year information trends across the United States.

Election-year collaborations among fact-checkers have long been common internationally, including in France, Brazil and Nigeria. They’ve been rare in the competitive U.S. media environment, making this the first joint campaign of its kind among U.S. fact-checkers.

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