Researchers flag China linked accounts posing as U.S. voters ahead of the midterms

A new report from Graphika says accounts likely connected to the long running China linked Spamouflage network have posed as U.S. voters online and circulated divisive political content ahead of the midterm elections. The Associated Press reported that the researchers identified activity resembling tactics documented ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

The report concerns online influence operations, not evidence that votes or voting systems were altered. Graphika’s findings highlight the need for readers to scrutinize anonymous political accounts, check original sourcing and distinguish advocacy from verified election information as voting approaches.

Sources and further reading

• Associated Press
• Graphika