Rep. Jim Himes Warns of Election Disinformation Tactics Ahead of Midterms

Congressman Jim Himes warns of foreign influence and election disinformation ahead of midterms, citing potential threats from Iran and China.

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September 27, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Connecticut Democratic Congressman Jim Himes addressed concerns about foreign interference and election integrity during an appearance on ‘Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan’ on Sept. 27, 2026.

Himes emphasized that while U.S. intelligence officials confirmed no direct interference in voting infrastructure or vote counting, he warned of potential disinformation campaigns. He highlighted the likelihood of former President Donald Trump attempting to cast doubt on the election’s legitimacy, drawing parallels to past claims made by the administration.

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The congressman also discussed the role of foreign actors, particularly Iran, which he said could influence the midterm outcomes by disrupting oil supplies. He noted that while a recent meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping led to a new communication channel for artificial intelligence incidents, he viewed it as a small step forward rather than a major breakthrough.

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