Trust in elections declines across party lines ahead of 2026 midterms, survey finds
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February 20, 2026
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Trust in U.S. elections has significantly declined across all political groups, according to a recent survey. The study reveals that 60% of Americans now express confidence in the accuracy of vote counting for the 2026 midterms, down from 77% just after the 2024 presidential election—a stark 17-point drop.
This national survey, conducted by the Center for Transparent and Trusted Elections (CTTE) at UC San Diego, highlights a concerning trend
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Originally published on Phys.org on 2/20/2026