Election fears run rampant as November nears: poll
Summary
A recent poll shows many Americans are worried that the November midterm elections might be stolen or mishandled. Both Republicans and Democrats fear political pressure on election officials and other problems like anonymous donations and gerrymandering.Key Facts
- 56% of Republicans and 77% of Democrats worry politicians will try to change election results.
- 80% of people are concerned that political leaders might do things that could be illegal.
- Nearly 80% fear wealthy groups making large secret donations to influence elections.
- 77% are worried about gerrymandering, which means redrawing voting districts to benefit certain parties.
- 40% of Americans are afraid of being followed, confronted, or recorded while voting.
- About 73% feel concern about several different issues in the election process, not just one.
- President Donald Trump has claimed the election system is vulnerable, especially after his 2020 loss.
- Critics say Trump's efforts to change voting rules are making elections less trustworthy.
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