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reportNov 16, 2022

What Makes Someone a Good Member of Society?

Most in advanced economies say voting, taking steps to reduce climate change and getting a COVID-19 vaccine are ways to be a good member of society; fewer say this about attending religious services.
short readsNov 4, 2022

Most Americans say it’s very important to vote to be a good member of society

More Americans say it’s very important to vote in elections to be a good member of society than say the same about any other activity in the survey.
short readsNov 1, 2022

Turnout in U.S. has soared in recent elections but by some measures still trails that of many other countries

When comparing turnout among the voting-age population in recent national elections in 50 countries, the U.S. ranks 31st.
reportOct 31, 2022

Two Years After Election Turmoil, GOP Voters Remain Skeptical on Elections, Vote Counts

There has been a sharp decline in the share of Republican voters who are “very confident” that votes cast at polling places will be counted accurately.
short readsFeb 8, 2022

Fewer Americans now say Trump bears a lot of responsibility for the Jan. 6 riot

Americans remain deeply divided about the events of Jan. 6, 2021, and the ongoing congressional investigation into what happened.
short readsJan 5, 2022

Americans at the ends of the ideological spectrum are the most active in national politics

Americans who hold less consistently liberal or conservative views tend to be less engaged in national politics.
videoJan 5, 2022

Trust in America: Do Americans trust their elections?

The complexity of the overall system, varying rules on how and when you can vote, and whether the candidate you support wins or loses all impact trust in the election process.
short readsDec 17, 2021

Striking findings from 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, here are some of Pew Research Center’s most striking research findings from the past year.
short readsJul 22, 2021

Wide partisan divide on whether voting is a fundamental right or a privilege with responsibilities

57% of Americans view voting as “a fundamental right for every adult U.S. citizen and should not be restricted in any way.”
short readsJul 21, 2021

Q&A: A conversation about U.S. election polling problems in 2020

Here, we discuss the findings of a comprehensive report about the polling errors of 2020 and their implications for polling.

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What Makes Someone a Good Member of Society?

Most Americans say it’s very important to vote to be a good member of society

Turnout in U.S. has soared in recent elections but by some measures still trails that of many other countries

Two Years After Election Turmoil, GOP Voters Remain Skeptical on Elections, Vote Counts

Fewer Americans now say Trump bears a lot of responsibility for the Jan. 6 riot

Americans at the ends of the ideological spectrum are the most active in national politics

Trust in America: Do Americans trust their elections?

Striking findings from 2021

Wide partisan divide on whether voting is a fundamental right or a privilege with responsibilities

Q&A: A conversation about U.S. election polling problems in 2020

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