Summary
A new poll shows a decline in Americans' confidence that elections will be conducted fairly, reaching its lowest point since 2020. This drop is mainly among Democrats and independents, while Republicans show a slight increase in confidence. President Trump is focusing on passing new voting laws, including a requirement for proof of citizenship to vote.
Key Facts
- Americans' trust in fair elections is at its lowest level in years.
- Two-thirds of Americans are confident in their state or local election processes, down 10 percentage points from 2024.
- Democrats' confidence dropped 16 points, and independents' confidence dropped 11 points.
- Republicans' confidence increased by 3 percentage points.
- President Trump is prioritizing the SAVE America Act, which passed the House.
- The Act includes a controversial requirement for proof of citizenship to vote.
- Experts state that voter fraud by non-citizens is very rare.
