Politics - AP-NORC

Voters have more confidence in an accurate vote count in their own state or locality than nationwide

Registered voters have more confidence in the accuracy of electronic voting machines that provide paper receipts than paper ballots counted by hand.

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Americans are interested, frustrated, and anxious about the upcoming election

Republicans and Democrats have similar emotions at this stage about the presidential campaign. Independents are less excited, less interested, and less anxious than partisans.

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Many voters are concerned the conflict in the Middle East will escalate into a broader war

Half of registered voters are concerned about an escalation of hostilities and 42% worry about that the U.S. will be drawn into a broader conflict.

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Many voters are worried about the electoral process and transition of power

Concerns about post-election violence are widespread. Seventy-six percent of registered voters are at least somewhat worried about violence aimed at overturning the election results, including 42% who are very or extremely concerned.