If the outcome of the 2020 election is contested, do you think there will be a peaceful transition of power?

If the outcome of the 2020 election is contested, do you think there will be a peaceful transition of power? Published on September 28, 2020 → Survey conducted on September 28, 2020 on 31455 U.S. adults

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Yes, I think there will be a peaceful transition of power even if the outcome is contested

30%

No, I don't think there will be a peaceful transition of power if the outcome is contested

48%

Don't know

22%

Yes, I think there will be a peaceful transition of power even if the outcome is contested

30%

No, I don't think there will be a peaceful transition of power if the outcome is contested

48%

Don't know

22%

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