How surprised are you by the results of this year's election?

How surprised are you by the results of this year's election? Published on November 4, 2026 → Survey conducted on November 4, 2026 on 1995 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Very surprised

12%

Somewhat surprised

27%

Not very surprised

28%

Not at all surprised

16%

Not sure

17%

Very surprised

12%

Somewhat surprised

27%

Not very surprised

28%

Not at all surprised

16%

Not sure

17%

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