High confidence in vote-by-mail among voters who cast their ballots this way
% of registered voters who say they are very/somewhat confident that votes cast __ will be counted as voters intended
Note: Based on registered voters. Voting method categories include those who plan to vote or say they have already voted.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
High confidence in vote-by-mail among voters who cast their ballots this way
% of registered voters who say they are very/somewhat confident that votes cast __ will be counted as voters intended
| Group | Voting type | Total | Rep candidate supporters | Dem candidate supporters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All voters | In person | 79 | 84 | 81 |
| In person | In person | 80 | 83 | 80 |
| By absentee | In person | 88 | 93 | 86 |
| All voters | Absentee | 53 | 42 | 64 |
| In person | Absentee | 47 | 36 | 58 |
| By absentee | Absentee | 76 | 67 | 78 |
Note: Based on registered voters. Voting method categories include those who plan to vote or say they have already voted.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
