Wide partisan differences in perceptions of whether any eligible voters are prevented from voting – and whether any ineligible voters are permitted to do so
How well does each describe elections in the U.S.? (%)

Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Wide partisan differences in perceptions of whether any eligible voters are prevented from voting – and whether any ineligible voters are permitted to do so
How well does each describe elections in the U.S.? (%)
| Question | Very well | Somewhat well | NET | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | No eligible voters are prevented from voting | 30 | 38 | 68 |
| Rep/Lean Rep | No eligible voters are prevented from voting | 39 | 38 | 77 |
| Dem/Lean Dem | No eligible voters are prevented from voting | 23 | 38 | 61 |
| Total | No ineligible voters are permitted to vote | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| Rep/Lean Rep | No ineligible voters are permitted to vote | 12 | 25 | 37 |
| Dem/Lean Dem | No ineligible voters are permitted to vote | 46 | 33 | 79 |
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER