Data last updated Aug 20, 2026
What Americans think about elections, democracy, and the rule of law
Polling from States United and YouGov. Search by topic, keyword, or browse all surveys and questions.
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Vote counting · Trust and confidence
How confident are you that American elections are free, fair, and secure?
17.3%
24.0%
18.3%
15.1%
21.4%
4.0%
July 2026 Election Safety Survey · n=7,031
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Executive power · Rule of law
How much do you [agree or disagree] that the Department of Justice should be able to force states to administer elections as President Trump directs?
16.0%
14.7%
15.3%
8.9%
37.4%
7.8%
July 2026 Election Safety Survey · n=7,031
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Turnout
How likely is it that you will vote in the general election this November?
60.5%
11.5%
6.3%
4.5%
13.8%
3.3%
July 2026 Election Safety Survey · n=7,031
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Americans Continue to Agree: The President Should Respect Court Orders
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Americans Trust State and Local Officials the Most in Running Elections
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Apr 2026
Survey: Americans Disapprove of Federal Agents’ Enforcement Tactics
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Apr 2026
Survey: Americans Oppose Executive Overreach in Elections
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