Data last updated Sep 29, 2026
What Americans think about elections, democracy, and the rule of law
Polling from States United and YouGov. Search by topic, keyword, or browse all surveys and questions.
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Vote counting · Trust and confidence
If you plan to vote in the 2026 Midterm Election, how confident are you that your vote will be counted as you intend?
35.6%
30.3%
9.5%
6.5%
5.1%
13.0%
Late 2026 Arizona survey · n=1,024
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Ballot access
How concerned are you about mail delays impacting the delivery of mail-in ballots sent through the U.S. postal service?
20.1%
17.8%
19.5%
16.1%
15.9%
10.5%
Late 2026 Arizona survey · n=1,024
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Rule of law · Courts
How much do you [agree or disagree] that President Trump should respect rulings from the courts if they declare that his administration's actions are illegal or unconstitutional?
55.4%
20.6%
11.3%
3.3%
4.4%
5.1%
Late 2026 Arizona survey · n=1,024
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Recent reports
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Americans Oppose ICE at Polling Places
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Sep 2026
Survey: Americans Don’t Want Trump’s Interference in Elections
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Sep 2026
Sharing the Facts About Americans’ Trust in How They Vote
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Jul 2026
Survey: Americans Don’t Want the Justice Department Investigating Trump’s Foes
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Jul 2026
Americans Continue to Agree: The President Should Respect Court Orders
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Jun 2026
Americans Trust State and Local Officials the Most in Running Elections
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