Tracking Trust in the Fairness of U.S. Elections
Survey conducted Jan. 15-18, 2021, among a representative sample of 1,995 registered U.S. voters, with an unweighted margin of error of +/-2 percentage points.
On Jan. 25, 2021, Republican confidence in the 2020 election outcome ticked down again: 32% of GOP voters said the election was free and fair, down 4 percentage points from the previous week. The movement drove further distrust in general confidence in the U.S. elections system.
The latest findings are based on a Jan. 22-25 survey of 1,995 registered voters nationwide, and are part of a research project that gauged the level of trust Americans have in their electoral system.
65% of Voters Believe the 2020 Election Was Free and Fair
Survey conducted Jan. 15-18, 2021, among a representative sample of 1,995 registered U.S. voters, with an unweighted margin of error of +/-2 percentage points.
Where Republicans Who Believe the Election Was Stolen Are Getting Their Information
Poll conducted Jan. 15-18, 2021, among 1,995 registered voters with a margin of error of +/-2 percentage points.
Registered voters on whether violence is ever appropriate when citizens believe something is wrong with their government
Poll conducted Jan. 15-18, 2021, among 1,995 registered voters with a margin of error of +/-2 percentage points.
Democrats Are More Motivated to Vote in Future Elections Based on the Outcome of This Election
Poll conducted Jan. 15-18, 2021, among 1,995 registered voters with a margin of error of +/-2 percentage points.
A Majority of Republicans Support Trump’s Decision to Concede
Poll conducted Jan. 15-18, 2021, among 1,995 registered voters with a margin of error of +/-2 percentage points.
Nick Laughlin is the Head of Content & Audience Development at Morning Consult. @nick_d_laughlin
Peyton Shelburne is a digital producer at Morning Consult.
