If Joe Biden loses the 2024 presidential election, how likely do you think it is that he will refuse to acknowledge the winner as the legitimate president-elect?

If Joe Biden loses the 2024 presidential election, how likely do you think it is that he will refuse to acknowledge the winner as the legitimate president‑elect? Published on May 1, 2024 → Survey conducted on May 1, 2024 on 4219 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Very likely

17%

Somewhat likely

18%

Not very likely

16%

Not likely at all

34%

Not sure

15%

Very likely

17%

Somewhat likely

18%

Not very likely

16%

Not likely at all

34%

Not sure

15%

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