A lot of election posts will be floating tomorrow & in the next few days, w/ some meant to mislead & deter voters. To sidestep the bad actors & bad information, here are somethings to look out for:
Double check posts about long lines at the polls.

Social distancing requirements may mean that people are standing in a long line, but waiting a short amount of time.

Also, it might just be an old photo.
There might not be a winner election night: That’s OK.

“Not having a winner on Nov. 3 is democracy at work,” said Aimee Rinehart, the deputy director of U.S. operations for @firstdraftnews.

“It means your votes are being counted.”
People may try to undermine the results of the election with false claims of voter fraud. Voter fraud is rare. https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2020/07/22/trump-bashes-mail-voting-millions-request-ballots-michigan/5477896002/
Trump repeats false voter fraud claims as millions in Michigan request absentee ballots

As Michiganders clamor for mail-in ballots, President Donald Trump repeated his false claims about mail-in voting fraud on Twitter Tuesday.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2020/07/22/trump-bashes-mail-voting-millions-request-ballots-michigan/5477896002/
Misinformation preys on your emotions.

If something scares, shocks or angers you, it never hurts to look for a second source.

More tips on how to avoid sharing misinformation & what to look for here: https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/07/29/misinformation-disinformation-election-2020-fake-news/5520843002/
Michigan Election 2020: How to spot — and combat — the spread of misinformation

With Election 2020 approaching, misinformation and disinformation are spreading rampantly on social media. Here's how to be prepared.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/07/29/misinformation-disinformation-election-2020-fake-news/5520843002/
More of what to expect on Election Day: https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/02/premature-winners-ballot-claims/6091929002/
Heads up, Michigan. Here's what disinformation experts are watching for on Election Day

Disinformation is when someone deliberately creates or shares false information to inflict damage. Learning what this can look like can slow its spread.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/02/premature-winners-ballot-claims/6091929002/
Lastly, if you spot an election meme that’s wrong or frightening, email us. Both @clarajanehen & I will be more than willing to do a little detective work on whatever you find.

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