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Just under half of voters are very confident that votes in the upcoming midterms will be counted accurately

Fifty-five percent of registered Democrats express confidence in the accuracy of the vote count for the upcoming midterms, compared with 38% of Republican voters. Most voters view AI-generated misinformation, partisan gerrymandering, foreign government influence, and presidential interference as major problems in U.S. elections.

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Most AAPI adults cite the economy, cost of living, and health care as the most important issues heading into the midterm elections

Since 2025, AAPI adults have moved away from Republicans and towards Democrats in who they trust to handle the economy and immigration.

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Ahead of the midterms, most voters cite the economy and cost of living as top issues and favor political change

Eight in 10 voters want substantial change or total upheaval in how the country is run. Most are pessimistic about the state of U.S. politics, and nearly half express pessimism about the future of democracy in America.

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More Americans say Trump has prioritized his personal business interests than the country as a whole

When it comes to allegations that he has profited from the presidency, 41% believe President Trump has done something illegal and 18% think his actions have been unethical but not illegal. Another 18% feel he’s done nothing wrong.

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Science and Technology

Most adults think AI is developing too fast

Eight in 10 think the U.S. government should prioritize protecting U.S. workers and keeping AI under human control.

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