Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

2018

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    2. Reactions to the midterm elections

    In the wake of last week’s election, 57% of Americans say that – all in all – they are happy with the results; 41% say they are unhappy. This is similar to the 59% majority who say they are happy the Democratic Party won control of the House of Representatives (38% say they are unhappy). […]

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    3. Confidence in vote count and election administration

    Most Americans are at least somewhat confident that votes were counted as voters intended in the midterm elections both in their local communities and across the United States. More than eight-in-ten (86%) say that they are at least somewhat confident that votes in their local community were counted accurately and seven-in-ten (70%) say the same […]

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    4. Trump, the 2018 election and beyond

    Nearly two-thirds of those who say they voted in the midterm elections (64%) say Trump was a consideration in their vote, while 35% say the president was not much of a factor. Overall, 39% say their vote was a vote against Trump, while fewer (25%) say their choice was a vote for Trump. These views […]

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    Methodology

    The American Trends Panel survey methodology The American Trends Panel (ATP), created by Pew Research Center, is a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. Panelists participate via self-administered web surveys. Panelists who do not have internet access at home are provided with a tablet and wireless internet connection. The panel is being managed […]

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    5. Views on whether Trump or Democrats have a better approach on issues

    When asked if Donald Trump or Democrats in Congress will have the better approach to a range of specific issues – or whether there’s not much difference between the two – the public prefers the approach of Democrats in many areas. For example, 55% of the public says Democrats will have a better approach to […]