Chinese, Russian interference attempts on 2022 midterms didn’t impact voting, intelligence agencies say

A declassified U.S. Intelligence Community report on the 2022 midterms concludes that foreign actors—including China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba—were largely unsuccessful at compromising U.S. election infrastructure and had no impact on voting, tallying, or voter data; instead, their efforts emphasized online influence, using inauthentic accounts and targeted messaging to sow division and shape public opinion. The report highlights a continued shift toward social media manipulation over direct system intrusion and notes heightened U.S. resilience and deterrence, with platforms preparing additional safeguards ahead of the 2024 elections.