Rebuilding Trust in Elections: Why Fairness Is at Risk and What Can Be Done
News Context
At a glance
- Americans’ confidence in the fairness of elections is declining, with significant implications for business and economic stability, according to recent research and policy developments.
- A Pew Research Center survey cited by The Pew Charitable Trusts found that nearly 60% of Americans are dissatisfied with how democracy is functioning in the United States,...
- The same Pew Research Center data indicates that while 69% of respondents expressed confidence that their votes would be counted accurately at the national level in a February...
Americans’ confidence in the fairness of elections is declining, with significant implications for business and economic stability, according to recent research and policy developments.
A Pew Research Center survey cited by The Pew Charitable Trusts found that nearly 60% of Americans are dissatisfied with how democracy is functioning in the United States, and a substantial portion doubt the validity of election outcomes.
The same Pew Research Center data indicates that while 69% of respondents expressed confidence that their votes would be counted accurately at the national level in a February 2024 Bipartisan Policy Center poll, this means approximately 3 in 10 Americans lacked confidence in the accuracy of vote counting nationwide.