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Confidence in election fairness

A narrow majority of Americans (55%) are confident that November’s midterm elections will be conducted fairly and accurately – lower than in the past three election years. These views have differed ...
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Most U.S. senators appointed since 1990 have run to keep their seat – and most have won

Darline Graham of South Carolina is running for a full term in the U.S. Senate after being appointed to the chamber on a ...
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Trump’s job approval rating is low by historical standards

Trump's job approval sits at 34%, lower than most recent presidents at comparable points, with a partisan gap of 78 percntage ...
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How confident are Americans in the midterm elections’ fairness and accuracy?

A narrow majority of Americans (55%) are confident that this November’s midterm elections will be conducted fairly and ...
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Supporters of the death penalty think it is morally justified for crimes like murder

Total The death penalty does deter people from committing serious crimes 50 17 Rep/Lean Rep The death penalty does deter people from committing serious crimes 59 33 Dem/Lean Dem The death penalty does ...
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Partisan gap in presidential approval is wider now than in past decades

Note: Lines show yearly approval averages; data labels show administration averages. Because some earlier data did not include partisan leaning, Republicans and Democrats in this graphic do not ...
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Most Americans Favor the Death Penalty for Those Convicted of Murder

While 68% see the death penalty as morally justified for those committing murder, 59% say it doesn't deter serious crimes – and there are wide partisan gaps on both questions.
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Greater support for death penalty in online panel surveys than telephone surveys

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Majorities favor the death penalty and say it is morally justified, yet many do not think it deters serious crimes

Do you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose the death penalty for persons convicted of murder? % Strongly favor: 30: Somewhat favor: 36: Somewhat oppose: 20: Strongly ...
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Trump’s job rating at this point is on par with Biden’s in 2022, but lower than that of other recent presidents

Source: Survey data is from Pew Research Center (Clinton through Trump) and Gallup organization (Reagan and G.H.W. Bush). Current data on Trump approval from a survey of U.S. adults conducted July ...
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Deep divisions on the death penalty among Democrats across education levels

* Asian adults are representative of English speakers only. Note: White, Black and Asian adults include those who report being one race and are not Hispanic; Hispanics are of any race. Black ...
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Support for the death penalty is up from 2021, though similar to 2019 and 2020

Note: No answer responses are not shown. Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted July 6-12, 2026. Fresh data delivered Saturday mornings Thank you for subscribing! 901 E St. NW, Suite 300 ...