For decades, most U.S. House seats have mainly been won by the incumbent party
In 2020, 93% of districts were retained by the same party; only 18 of 435 districts (4%) flipped.
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A look at the state of affordable housing in the U.S.
About seven-in-ten Americans (69%) say they are very concerned about the cost of housing.
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5 facts about child care costs in the U.S.
Here are five key facts about child care costs in the U.S., including how parents and U.S. adults overall see the issue.
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Majority of Americans aren’t confident in the safety and reliability of cryptocurrency
A 63% majority of Americans have little or no confidence that cryptocurrencies are reliable and safe, but some groups are more wary than others.
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Harris, Trump Voters Differ Over Election Security, Vote Counts and Hacking Concerns
90% of Harris voters, versus 57% of Trump voters, are confident the 2024 election will be administered well.
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Key facts about U.S. poll workers
What do poll workers do, and how many typically help in general elections? Read about state requirements for these temporary election staffers and more.
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Dissatisfaction with democracy is widespread in Japan ahead of snap election
Ahead of Japan’s election on Oct. 27, here are four key facts about people’s views of democracy and political parties in the country.
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Most U.S. voters say immigrants – no matter their legal status – mostly take jobs citizens don’t want
Three-quarters of voters say undocumented immigrants fill jobs citizens don’t want, while 61% say the same of legal immigrants.
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Key facts about union members and the 2024 election
About six-in-ten voters who belong to a union identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party, while about four-in-ten associate with the GOP.
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How Americans See Men and Masculinity
Republican men stand out in views of their own masculinity, the impact of changing gender roles and men’s progress in recent decades.
