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    April 25, 2018
    6. Quality and responsiveness of elected officials

    Across different types of elections, most say there is usually at least one candidate who shares their views

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    6. Quality and responsiveness of elected officials

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    Views of candidate quality much less positive for presidential elections than local contests
    Across different types of elections, most say there is usually at least one candidate who shares their views
    Partisans have more positive views than leaners about the quality of candidates in recent elections
    Republicans, Democrats who live in districts dominated by their party are more satisfied with the quality of candidates running for Congress
    Most say it is unlikely their representative would help them address a problem if contacted
    Most say a governor should heed their state’s people – not political backers
    Broad support for will of majority, but partisanship has an effect
    In both parties, older adults less likely to support will of majority over partisan goals
    Most continue to say government run by a few big interests
    Widespread support for limiting money in campaigns; about two-thirds say such laws would be effective
    Younger adults less likely to say they can influence government, have a voice through the ballot box
    The veto survey experiment

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