Former Research Assistant
Vianney Gómez is a former research assistant focusing on U.S. politics and policy at Pew Research Center.
Comparable majorities of both candidates’ supporters say it “really matters” who wins in November, with large majorities on both sides saying a win by the opposing candidate would lead to “lasting harm” for the country.
Across a range of political values – around race, gender and family, immigration and religion – there are stark contrasts between voters who support Donald Trump and those planning to vote for Joe Biden in November.
A majority of Americans say significant changes are needed in the “fundamental design and structure of American government.”
About six-in-ten registered voters in the five U.S. states where elections are conducted entirely by mail expect voting to be easy.
With less than three months until Election Day, Joe Biden has an advantage over Donald Trump among registered voters. But support for Trump is much stronger.
Six-in-ten say the primary reason the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is increasing is that there are more new infections; 39% say cases are rising mainly because more people are being tested than in previous months.
65% of Americans say the option to vote early or absentee should be available to any voter without requiring a documented reason.
While declining shares give police forces positive marks for their use of force, treatment of racial groups and officer accountability, there is little support for cuts in spending on local policing.
With less than five months until the 2020 elections, Americans are deeply unhappy with the state of the nation.
A majority of Republicans now say that when thinking about the problems facing the country from the coronavirus, “the worst is behind us.” Just 23% of Democrats say the same.
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