Biden and Trump voters cite very different reasons for election result, except increased early and mail voting

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January 14, 2021

4. Voters’ reflections on the 2020 election

Biden and Trump voters cite very different reasons for election result, except increased early and mail voting

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4. Voters’ reflections on the 2020 election
Three-quarters of Trump voters incorrectly believe he won the election
No more than about a third of Trump voters in any subgroup correctly view Biden as the election winner
Two-thirds of voters cite as a major reason for election result that many were ‘excited to vote against Trump
Large shares in both parties think there is cheating in elections, but Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to say it ‘often’ occurs
Black adults are far more likely than White and Hispanic adults to say the GOP engages in illegal election activity more often than Democrats

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