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Few think our democracy is working well these days

Forty-seven percent have a great deal or quite a bit of confidence in the accuracy of the vote counts this November, up from 39% ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

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Voters expect the 2022 elections to have serious impacts for the country

Eighty-four percent of registered voters say it is extremely or very important to cast a ballot next month.

Government and International Affairs

Many believe misinformation is increasing extreme political views and behaviors

Ninety-one percent say misinformation is a problem, and majorities report taking steps to avoid spreading misinformation.

Government and International Affairs

Public outlook on U.S. foreign policy differs two years into the Biden administration compared with two years into the Trump administration

Three-quarters say the U.S. and the U.N. have a responsibility to protect the rights of women and minority groups around the world.

Religion

The public’s opinion on religion in sports

More adults approve than disapprove of the Supreme Court’s decision to allow a high school coach to pray on the field. And a similar share approve of a professional athlete praying or expressing their faith publicly on the field.