When do you think the losing candidate should concede this year’s presidential election?

When do you think the losing candidate should concede this year’s presidential election? Published on November 2, 2024 → Survey conducted on November 2, 2024 on 6129 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

After the news networks declare a winner

17%

After all ballots have been counted

33%

After all legal appeals have been exhausted

After the Electoral College votes

After Congress certifies the winner

14%

Never

Not sure

18%

After the news networks declare a winner

17%

After all ballots have been counted

33%

After all legal appeals have been exhausted

After the Electoral College votes

After Congress certifies the winner

14%

Never

Not sure

18%

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