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Republicans Gain Confidence in U.S. Election Accuracy Following Trump's Win

An AP-NORC poll shows rising Republican confidence in election integrity, contrasting with previous skepticism following 2020.

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Updated: Jan 3rd, 2025, 3:37 PM ET

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An AP-NORC poll reveals that about 60% of Republicans now have substantial confidence in the accuracy of U.S. elections, a significant rise from earlier doubts. Overall American confidence also increased, with 57% expressing trust in national results. This shift comes after Trump's win, contrasting sharply with the skepticism witnessed during his presidency. Republicans now show high confidence in local (71%) and state (66%) election counts. While Democratic confidence slightly declined, it remains significantly more stable than GOP skepticism seen post-2020.


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