Amid pandemic, the long decline of in-person voting on Election Day is likely to accelerate this year
Votes cast on Election Day have grown steadily less significant over the past several election cycles as a share of total votes cast.
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Votes cast on Election Day have grown steadily less significant over the past several election cycles as a share of total votes cast.
Here’s what Americans said they learned about the development of vaccines and medical treatments and their advice for handling a future outbreak.
Looking at respondents to 2020 and 2021 surveys reveals differences in vaccination rates based on where people turned most for COVID-19 news.
Democrats are more concerned than Republicans about the ease of voting and the broader integrity of the 2020 presidential election.
Mail-in ballots accounted for just over half of this year’s primary votes cast in the 37 states (plus D.C.) for which data is available.
Supporters of Donald Trump and Joe Biden differ widely on the issues that are “very important” to their vote.
The share of Americans voting by mail has risen in recent presidential election cycles, but there is variation from one state to another.
65% of Americans say the option to vote early or absentee should be available to any voter without requiring a documented reason.
Hispanic registered voters in the U.S. express growing confidence in Joe Biden’s ability to handle key issues like the coronavirus outbreak.
Following the passage of a second stimulus package in December, 79% of U.S. adults say another economic assistance package will be necessary.
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