Turnout soared in 2020 as nearly two-thirds of eligible U.S. voters cast ballots for president
Americans voted in record numbers in last year’s presidential election, casting nearly 158.4 million ballots.
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Americans voted in record numbers in last year’s presidential election, casting nearly 158.4 million ballots.
59% of Americans say made-up information that is intended to mislead causes a “great deal” of confusion about the 2020 presidential election.
If one takeaway from the election is historic voter participation, another may be the political polarization that has come to define the U.S.
53% of U.S. adults who voted in the general election say they engaged in at least 1 of 6 political activities over the past six months.
In studying voters’ views of election fraud, we found these views varied by whether people got their news from the Trump campaign.
Many we surveyed offered thoughtful, respectful – if passionate – affirmations of their own political values.
Data tables from interviews we conducted with verified voters after the 2016 and 2018 elections may help answer some election 2020 questions.
President Trump continues to be White Christians’ preferred candidate, but support among voters in three traditions has slipped since August.
Nationwide, 58% of Cuban registered voters say they affiliate with or lean toward the Republican Party, while 38% identify as or lean Democratic.
A majority of U.S. registered voters say climate change will be a very or somewhat important issue when casting their vote for president.
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