How much confidence do you have that the 2026 midterm elections will be held fairly?

How much confidence do you have that the 2026 midterm elections will be held fairly? Published on January 17, 2026 → Survey conducted on January 17, 2026 on 8002 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

A great deal

12%

Quite a bit

16%

A moderate amount

28%

Only a little

19%

None at all

14%

Not sure

11%

A great deal

12%

Quite a bit

16%

A moderate amount

28%

Only a little

19%

None at all

14%

Not sure

11%

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