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Wide partisan differences in perceptions of whether any eligible voters are prevented from voting – and whether any ineligible voters are permitted to do so


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.? (%)
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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.? (%)
QuestionVery wellSomewhat wellNET
TotalNo eligible voters are prevented from voting303868
Rep/Lean RepNo eligible voters are prevented from voting393877
Dem/Lean DemNo eligible voters are prevented from voting233861
TotalNo ineligible voters are permitted to vote292958
Rep/Lean RepNo ineligible voters are permitted to vote122537
Dem/Lean DemNo ineligible voters are permitted to vote463379

Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 20-26, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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