Kentucky Voter Surveys: How Different Groups Voted
Kentucky Voter Surveys: How Different Groups Voted
The numbers on this page are estimates from A.P. VoteCast, a survey conducted for The Associated Press by NORC at the University of Chicago. These surveys were conducted online and by phone, largely in the days before the election.
The estimates shown here reflect the responses of 2,948 likely voters. They have been adjusted to match the actual vote count.
Demographic
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Do you describe yourself as a man, a woman, or in some other way?
Men 47% of voters | 65% | 33% | 1% |
Women 53% | 59 | 39 | 1 |
Some other way <1% | — | — | — |
What is your age?
18-29 12% of voters | 50 | 46 | 3 |
30-44 24% | 65 | 34 | 1 |
45-64 38% | 65 | 34 | 1 |
65+ 27% | 62 | 37 | 1 |
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Which best describes your level of education?
High school or less 33% of voters | 67 | 32 | 1 |
Some college, or associate degree 35% | 64 | 35 | 1 |
College graduate 19% | 56 | 41 | 2 |
Postgraduate study 13% | 54 | 44 | 1 |
What is your present religion, if any?
Protestant 34% of voters | 70 | 29 | 1 |
Catholic 15% | 60 | 38 | 2 |
Mormon <1% | — | — | — |
Other Christian 25% | 74 | 25 | 1 |
Jewish 1% | — | — | — |
Muslim <1% | — | — | — |
Something else 10% | 54 | 44 | 1 |
None 15% | 35 | 64 | 1 |
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Do you consider yourself to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender?
Yes 6% of voters | — | — | — |
No 94% | 63 | 35 | 1 |
Are you:
Single or never married 17% of voters | 54 | 43 | 2 |
Married 58% | 63 | 34 | 2 |
Separated 4% | — | — | — |
Divorced 15% | — | — | — |
Widowed 7% | — | — | — |
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What was your total household income in 2019?
Under $25,000 22% of voters | 61 | 37 | 1 |
$25,000-$49,999 27% | 61 | 36 | 2 |
$50,000-$74,999 19% | 61 | 37 | 2 |
$75,000-$99,999 14% | 63 | 36 | 1 |
$100,000 or more 19% | 64 | 34 | 1 |
Have you, or has any member of your household, ever served in the U.S. military?
Veteran, self 13% of voters | — | — | — |
Veteran in household 15% | 57 | 41 | 1 |
No 72% | 67 | 31 | 1 |
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Which of the following best describes the area where you live?
Urban 11% of voters | 38 | 61 | 1 |
Suburban 31% | 52 | 46 | 2 |
Small town 26% | 66 | 33 | 1 |
Rural 32% | 77 | 22 | 1 |
When did you vote?
Election Day 24% of voters | 80 | 18 | 1 |
Early or absentee 76% | 57 | 42 | 1 |
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Which type of vote did you cast?
Election Day 24% of voters | 80 | 18 | 1 |
Early in-person 44% | 73 | 26 | 1 |
Mail 32% | 34 | 64 | 1 |
Is this election your first time ever voting, or not?
First time voting 2% of voters | — | — | — |
Not 98% | 63 | 36 | 1 |
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Do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican, or do you not consider yourself either? Do you lean toward either party?
Democrat or lean Democrat 35% of voters | 10 | 89 | <1 |
Republican or lean Republican 61% | 93 | 5 | 1 |
Independent 4% | 54 | 36 | 6 |
Do you consider yourself to be a liberal, moderate, or conservative?
Very liberal 8% of voters | 17 | 81 | 1 |
Somewhat liberal 14% | 11 | 87 | 1 |
Moderate 31% | 51 | 47 | 2 |
Somewhat conservative 24% | 89 | 9 | 1 |
Very conservative 23% | 95 | 4 | 1 |
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Did you vote in the 2016 presidential election for Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, or someone else?
Hillary Clinton 25% of voters | 4 | 95 | <1 |
Donald Trump 54% | 95 | 4 | 1 |
Someone else 5% | 32 | 52 | 11 |
Did not vote 15% | 51 | 47 | 1 |
Have you or someone in your household lost a job or income because of the coronavirus pandemic?
Yes 35% of voters | 58 | 40 | 1 |
No 65% | 62 | 36 | 1 |
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Have you missed out on a major event, like a wedding or funeral, because of the coronavirus pandemic?
Yes 53% of voters | 59 | 40 | 1 |
No 47% | 63 | 35 | 1 |
Do you have a close friend or family member who has died from the coronavirus?
Yes 15% of voters | 46 | 53 | <1 |
No 85% | 64 | 35 | 1 |
Issues and attitudes
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Which best describes when you decided how you would vote?
I have known all along 76% of voters | 64 | 36 | <1 |
I decided over the course of the campaign 19% | 56 | 37 | 7 |
I decided in the last few days or still haven’t decided 6% | — | — | — |
Generally speaking, would you say things in this country are heading in the:
Right direction 50% of voters | 95 | 4 | 1 |
Wrong direction 49% | 28 | 69 | 2 |
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Which one of the following would you say is the most important issue facing the country?
The economy and jobs 31% of voters | 89 | 9 | 2 |
Health care 9% | 41 | 58 | <1 |
Immigration 3% | — | — | — |
Abortion 5% | 96 | 3 | 1 |
Law enforcement 5% | 88 | 9 | 2 |
Climate change 2% | 6 | 89 | 3 |
Foreign policy 1% | — | — | — |
The coronavirus pandemic 39% | 42 | 56 | 1 |
Racism 5% | 24 | 75 | 1 |
Do you think the condition of the nation’s economy is:
Excellent or good 51% of voters | 87 | 11 | 1 |
Not so good or poor 49% | 36 | 62 | 1 |
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Do you think the coronavirus in the United States is:
At least somewhat under control 55% of voters | 88 | 10 | 1 |
Not at all under control 45% | 31 | 68 | 1 |
Which should be the federal government’s higher priority:
Limiting the spread of the coronavirus, even if it damages the economy 50% of voters | 33 | 66 | <1 |
Limiting additional damage to the economy, even if it increases the spread of the coronavirus 47% | 89 | 9 | 2 |
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Do you favor or oppose requiring people to wear masks when around other people outside of their homes?
Strongly or somewhat favor 71% of voters | 49 | 50 | 1 |
Strongly or somewhat oppose 28% | 91 | 7 | 1 |
How serious a problem is racism in U.S. society?
Very or somewhat serious 68% of voters | 48 | 50 | 1 |
Not too or not at all serious 31% | 93 | 5 | 1 |
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How serious a problem is racism in policing?
Very or somewhat serious 62% of voters | 45 | 54 | 1 |
Not too or not at all serious 35% | 92 | 6 | 1 |
Thinking about the criminal justice system in the United States, would you say it:
Needs a complete overhaul or major changes 61% of voters | 49 | 49 | 1 |
Needs minor changes or no changes 38% | 79 | 19 | 1 |
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Do you approve or disapprove of recent protests against police violence?
Approve 34% of voters | 20 | 78 | 1 |
Disapprove 66% | 83 | 15 | 1 |
Do you favor or oppose building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border?
Strongly or somewhat favor 62% of voters | 90 | 9 | 1 |
Strongly or somewhat oppose 37% | 13 | 84 | 2 |
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Which comes closest to your opinion on abortion? Abortion should be:
Legal in all or most cases 41% of voters | 28 | 69 | 2 |
Illegal in all or most cases 58% | 84 | 15 | 1 |
In general, how concerned are you about the effects of climate change?
Very or somewhat concerned 58% of voters | 44 | 55 | 1 |
Not too or not at all concerned 42% | 94 | 5 | 1 |
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Should gun laws in the U.S. be made:
More strict 35% of voters | 25 | 74 | <1 |
Less strict 17% | — | — | — |
Kept as they are 47% | 85 | 14 | 1 |
Do you favor or oppose increasing federal government spending on green and renewable energy?
Strongly or somewhat favor 60% of voters | 42 | 57 | 1 |
Strongly or somewhat oppose 39% | 90 | 8 | 1 |
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Do you favor or oppose increasing taxes on goods imported to the U.S. from other countries?
Strongly or somewhat favor 65% of voters | 69 | 30 | 1 |
Strongly or somewhat oppose 34% | 47 | 50 | 2 |
Do you favor or oppose reducing government regulation of business?
Strongly or somewhat favor 68% of voters | 76 | 23 | 1 |
Strongly or somewhat oppose 29% | 28 | 69 | 2 |
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Which of the following comes closest to what you would like to see lawmakers do with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare?
Repeal the law entirely or in part 57% of voters | 89 | 9 | 2 |
Leave as is or expand 42% | 22 | 77 | <1 |
Do you favor or oppose changing the health care system so that any American can buy into a government-run health care plan if they want to?
Strongly or somewhat favor 64% of voters | 48 | 51 | 1 |
Strongly or somewhat oppose 35% | 85 | 13 | 2 |
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Thinking about the presidential election in the U.S., how confident are you that votes will be counted accurately?
Very or somewhat confident 65% of voters | 54 | 44 | 1 |
Not too or not at all confident 35% | 77 | 22 | 1 |
Thinking about the presidential election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote?
Very or somewhat confident 87% of voters | 65 | 34 | 1 |
Not too or not at all confident 12% | 42 | 55 | 2 |
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In deciding how to vote for U.S. Senator, how important was it to you which party controls the Senate?
A factor 95% of voters | 63 | 36 | 1 |
Not a factor 4% | 45 | 46 | 6 |
Thinking about voting in this presidential election, how important to you were Supreme Court nominations?
A factor 88% of voters | 60 | 38 | 1 |
Not a factor 12% | 79 | 19 | 1 |
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Thinking about voting in this presidential election, how important to you were protests over police violence?
A factor 90% of voters | 61 | 37 | 1 |
Not a factor 8% | 77 | 22 | 1 |
Thinking about voting in this presidential election, how important to you was the federal government’s response to the coronavirus?
A factor 92% of voters | 60 | 39 | 1 |
Not a factor 8% | 91 | 8 | 1 |
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Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the Democratic Party?
Favorable 30% of voters | 10 | 89 | 1 |
Unfavorable 64% | 90 | 9 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 4% | — | — | — |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the Republican Party?
Favorable 61% of voters | 95 | 5 | <1 |
Unfavorable 36% | 17 | 81 | 2 |
Do not know enough to say 3% | — | — | — |
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Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president?
Approve 61% of voters | 96 | 3 | 1 |
Disapprove 39% | 8 | 89 | 2 |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Donald Trump?
Favorable 62% of voters | 97 | 3 | <1 |
Unfavorable 37% | 12 | 85 | 2 |
Do not know enough to say <1% | — | — | — |
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Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Mike Pence?
Favorable 60% of voters | 95 | 4 | 1 |
Unfavorable 32% | 14 | 84 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 7% | — | — | — |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Joe Biden?
Favorable 34% of voters | 9 | 90 | 1 |
Unfavorable 64% | 94 | 5 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 2% | — | — | — |
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Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Kamala Harris?
Favorable 28% of voters | 5 | 94 | 1 |
Unfavorable 64% | 93 | 6 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 7% | — | — | — |
Would you say Joe Biden is a strong leader?
Yes 33% of voters | 8 | 92 | <1 |
No 66% | 89 | 8 | 2 |
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Would you say Donald Trump is a strong leader?
Yes 62% of voters | 93 | 5 | 1 |
No 37% | 10 | 88 | 2 |
Would you say Joe Biden is honest and trustworthy?
Yes 36% of voters | 11 | 88 | 1 |
No 62% | 91 | 6 | 2 |
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Would you say Donald Trump is honest and trustworthy?
Yes 49% of voters | 97 | 2 | 1 |
No 48% | 25 | 72 | 3 |
Would you say Joe Biden cares about people like you?
Yes 44% of voters | 20 | 78 | 1 |
No 56% | 94 | 4 | 2 |
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Would you say Donald Trump cares about people like you?
Yes 58% of voters | 95 | 4 | 1 |
No 41% | 15 | 81 | 3 |
Would you say Joe Biden has the mental capability to serve effectively as president?
Yes 38% of voters | 10 | 89 | 1 |
No 61% | 93 | 4 | 2 |
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Would you say Donald Trump has the mental capability to serve effectively as president?
Yes 64% of voters | 92 | 6 | 1 |
No 35% | 5 | 92 | 2 |
Would you say Joe Biden is healthy enough to serve effectively as president?
Yes 38% of voters | 12 | 87 | 1 |
No 61% | 92 | 5 | 2 |
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Would you say Donald Trump is healthy enough to serve effectively as president?
Yes 73% of voters | 81 | 17 | 1 |
No 25% | 6 | 91 | 2 |
Would you say Joe Biden stands up for what he believes in?
Yes 55% of voters | 35 | 63 | 2 |
No 45% | 95 | 4 | 1 |
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Would you say Donald Trump stands up for what he believes in?
Yes 79% of voters | 76 | 22 | 2 |
No 20% | 5 | 93 | 2 |
Would you describe your vote for president mainly as for your candidate or against his opponent?
For your candidate 67% of voters | 73 | 25 | 1 |
Against his opponent 33% | 39 | 58 | 2 |
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How important is it to you for the next president to bring the country together?
Very or somewhat important 94% of voters | 62 | 37 | 1 |
Not too or not at all important 4% | — | — | — |
How important is it to you for the next president to shake up the political system?
Very or somewhat important 79% of voters | 64 | 35 | 1 |
Not too or not at all important 19% | 52 | 43 | 4 |
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How important is it to you for the next president to look out for people like you?
Very or somewhat important 93% of voters | 61 | 36 | 2 |
Not too or not at all important 6% | — | — | — |
Regardless of who you support, would you say Joe Biden or Donald Trump is better able to handle the economy?
Joe Biden 27% of voters | <1 | 99 | <1 |
Donald Trump 63% | 94 | 4 | 1 |
Both equally 5% | — | — | — |
Neither 3% | — | — | — |
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Regardless of whom you support, would you say Joe Biden or Donald Trump is better able to handle the coronavirus pandemic?
Joe Biden 36% of voters | 6 | 93 | 1 |
Donald Trump 48% | 98 | <1 | 1 |
Both equally 4% | — | — | — |
Neither 10% | — | — | — |
Regardless of who you support, would you say Joe Biden or Donald Trump is better able to handle policing and criminal justice?
Joe Biden 30% of voters | 2 | 97 | <1 |
Donald Trump 57% | 97 | 1 | 1 |
Both equally 5% | — | — | — |
Neither 7% | — | — | — |
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Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump has handled the coronavirus pandemic?
Approve 58% of voters | 97 | 2 | 1 |
Disapprove 42% | 14 | 83 | 2 |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has handled the coronavirus pandemic?
Approve 65% of voters | 48 | 51 | 1 |
Disapprove 33% | 91 | 7 | 2 |
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Do you approve or disapprove of the way Andy Beshear has handled the coronavirus pandemic?
Approve strongly 33% of voters | 30 | 69 | <1 |
Approve somewhat 29% | 64 | 34 | 2 |
Disapprove somewhat 16% | 89 | 8 | 2 |
Disapprove strongly 19% | 92 | 6 | 1 |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Andy Beshear has handled the coronavirus pandemic?
Approve 63% of voters | 46 | 53 | 1 |
Disapprove 35% | 91 | 7 | 2 |
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In general, do you think Mitch McConnell supports President Trump too much, too little or about the right amount?
Too much 36% of voters | 8 | 90 | 1 |
Too little 13% | 87 | 10 | 2 |
About the right amount 50% | 95 | 4 | 1 |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Joe Biden?
Very favorable 18% of voters | 2 | 97 | 1 |
Somewhat favorable 16% | 17 | 82 | 1 |
Somewhat unfavorable 10% | — | — | — |
Very unfavorable 54% | 97 | 2 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 2% | — | — | — |
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Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Donald Trump?
Very favorable 49% of voters | 98 | 2 | <1 |
Somewhat favorable 13% | 92 | 6 | 1 |
Somewhat unfavorable 6% | — | — | — |
Very unfavorable 31% | 3 | 95 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say <1% | — | — | — |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Donald Trump? And Joe Biden?
Favorable view of Trump and Biden 4% of voters | — | — | — |
Favorable view of Trump, unfavorable view of Biden 59% | 99 | <1 | <1 |
Favorable view of Biden, unfavorable view of Trump 31% | 3 | 96 | 1 |
Unfavorable view of Trump and Biden 7% | — | — | — |
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Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Kamala Harris?
Very favorable 16% of voters | 1 | 98 | 1 |
Somewhat favorable 12% | 10 | 89 | 1 |
Somewhat unfavorable 9% | — | — | — |
Very unfavorable 55% | 98 | 1 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 7% | — | — | — |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Mike Pence?
Very favorable 48% of voters | 98 | 2 | <1 |
Somewhat favorable 12% | — | — | — |
Somewhat unfavorable 9% | — | — | — |
Very unfavorable 24% | 7 | 91 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 7% | — | — | — |
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Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the Republican Party?
Very favorable 35% of voters | 99 | 1 | <1 |
Somewhat favorable 26% | 90 | 9 | <1 |
Somewhat unfavorable 13% | 35 | 61 | 3 |
Very unfavorable 23% | 6 | 92 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 3% | — | — | — |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Mitch McConnell?
Very favorable 26% of voters | 97 | 2 | <1 |
Somewhat favorable 27% | 94 | 5 | 1 |
Somewhat unfavorable 9% | 63 | 33 | 3 |
Very unfavorable 34% | 10 | 87 | 2 |
Do not know enough to say 2% | — | — | — |
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Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Mitch McConnell?
Very/Somewhat favorable 53% of voters | 95 | 4 | <1 |
Very/Somewhat unfavorable 43% | 21 | 76 | 2 |
Do not know enough to say 2% | — | — | — |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Amy McGrath?
Very favorable 16% of voters | 12 | 87 | 1 |
Somewhat favorable 21% | 18 | 80 | 2 |
Somewhat unfavorable 14% | 81 | 17 | 2 |
Very unfavorable 42% | 97 | 2 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 4% | 70 | 26 | 3 |
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Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Amy McGrath?
Very or somewhat favorable 38% of voters | 15 | 83 | 1 |
Very or somewhat unfavorable 56% | 93 | 6 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 4% | 70 | 26 | 3 |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Andy Beshear?
Very favorable 34% of voters | 24 | 76 | <1 |
Somewhat favorable 23% | 66 | 31 | 3 |
Somewhat unfavorable 16% | 90 | 8 | 1 |
Very unfavorable 24% | 95 | 4 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 2% | — | — | — |
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Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Andy Beshear?
Very or somewhat favorable 56% of voters | 41 | 58 | 1 |
Very or somewhat unfavorable 39% | 93 | 5 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 2% | — | — | — |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Daniel Cameron?
Very favorable 22% of voters | 96 | 3 | 1 |
Somewhat favorable 17% | 80 | 17 | 2 |
Somewhat unfavorable 11% | 34 | 64 | 1 |
Very unfavorable 17% | 14 | 85 | <1 |
Do not know enough to say <1% | — | — | — |
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Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Daniel Cameron?
Very or somewhat favorable 38% of voters | 89 | 9 | 1 |
Very or somewhat unfavorable 28% | 22 | 77 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say <1% | — | — | — |
Do you think Donald Trump has changed the way Washington works for the better, for the worse or not at all?
For the better 53% of voters | 97 | 2 | 1 |
For the worse 33% | 3 | 95 | 1 |
Has not changed Washington 13% | 70 | 25 | 4 |
More demographic questions
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What is your age?
18-44 36% of voters | 60 | 38 | 2 |
45+ 64% | 63 | 35 | 1 |
What is your age?
18-24 6% of voters | 51 | 46 | 2 |
25-29 6% | 49 | 46 | 4 |
30-39 15% | 62 | 37 | 1 |
40-49 16% | 69 | 29 | 2 |
50-64 31% | 64 | 35 | 1 |
65+ 27% | 62 | 37 | 1 |
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How old are you? And what is your gender?
18-29 men 5% of voters | 56 | 40 | 3 |
18-29 women 6% | 45 | 51 | 3 |
30-44 men 11% | 64 | 34 | 1 |
30-44 women 13% | 65 | 34 | 1 |
45-64 men 18% | 68 | 30 | 1 |
45-64 women 19% | 62 | 37 | 1 |
65+ men 12% | 66 | 32 | 2 |
65+ women 15% | 58 | 41 | 1 |
All others <1% | — | — | — |
How old are you? And what is your gender?
18-44 men 17% of voters | 61 | 36 | 2 |
18-44 women 19% | 58 | 40 | 2 |
45+ men 30% | 68 | 31 | 1 |
45+ women 34% | 60 | 39 | 1 |
All others <1% | — | — | — |
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What is your racial or ethnic heritage?
White 90% of voters | 66 | 32 | 1 |
African-American or Black 8% | 15 | 84 | 1 |
Latino or Hispanic 1% | — | — | — |
Asian <1% | — | — | — |
American Indian, Native American or Alaska Native <1% | — | — | — |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1% | — | — | — |
Other 1% | 65 | 26 | 5 |
What is your racial or ethnic heritage?
White 90% of voters | 66 | 32 | 1 |
African-American or Black 8% | 15 | 84 | 1 |
Latino or Hispanic 1% | — | — | — |
Other 2% | 65 | 27 | 5 |
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What is your racial or ethnic heritage?
White 90% of voters | 66 | 32 | 1 |
Nonwhite 10% | 25 | 72 | 2 |
What is your racial or ethnic heritage? And what is your gender?
White men 43% of voters | 68 | 30 | 1 |
White women 47% | 64 | 34 | 1 |
Black men 3% | — | — | — |
Black women 5% | 9 | 89 | 2 |
Latino men <1% | — | — | — |
Latino women 1% | — | — | — |
All others 2% | 65 | 27 | 5 |
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What is your racial or ethnic heritage? And what is your gender?
White men 43% of voters | 68 | 30 | 1 |
White women 47% | 64 | 34 | 1 |
Nonwhite men 4% | 34 | 65 | 1 |
Nonwhite women 6% | 20 | 78 | 2 |
All others <1% | — | — | — |
What is your racial or ethnic heritage? And how old are you?
White 18-29 10% of voters | 53 | 43 | 3 |
White 30-44 21% | 69 | 29 | 1 |
White 45-64 34% | 69 | 30 | 1 |
White 65+ 25% | 65 | 34 | 1 |
Nonwhite 18-29 2% | — | — | — |
Nonwhite 30-44 3% | — | — | — |
Nonwhite 45-64 4% | 26 | 72 | 1 |
Nonwhite 65+ 2% | — | — | — |
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What is your racial or ethnic heritage? And how old are you?
White 18-44 31% of voters | 64 | 33 | 1 |
White 45+ 59% | 67 | 32 | 1 |
Black 18-44 3% | — | — | — |
Black 45+ 4% | — | — | — |
Latino 18-44 1% | — | — | — |
Latino 45+ <1% | — | — | — |
All other races 2% | 65 | 28 | 5 |
What is your racial or ethnic heritage? And how old are you?
White 18-44 31% of voters | 64 | 33 | 1 |
White 45+ 59% | 67 | 32 | 1 |
Nonwhite 18-44 4% | 26 | 70 | 3 |
Nonwhite 45+ 6% | 24 | 75 | <1 |
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What is your race, age and gender?
White 18-44 men 15% of voters | 64 | 34 | 2 |
White 18-44 women 16% | 65 | 33 | 1 |
White 45+ men 28% | 71 | 28 | 1 |
White 45+ women 31% | 64 | 35 | 1 |
Nonwhite 18-44 men 2% | — | — | — |
Nonwhite 18-44 women 3% | 18 | 78 | 4 |
Nonwhite 45+ men 2% | — | — | — |
Non-hite 45+ women 3% | — | — | — |
All others <1% | — | — | — |
Which of the following best describes you and your family’s heritage?
Mexican 1% of voters | — | — | — |
Puerto Rican <1% | — | — | — |
Cuban <1% | — | — | — |
Dominican <1% | — | — | — |
Salvadoran <1% | — | — | — |
Other Central American <1% | — | — | — |
South American <1% | — | — | — |
Spanish <1% | — | — | — |
Other country <1% | — | — | — |
Not Hispanic 99% | 62 | 36 | 1 |
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Which of the following best describes you and your family’s heritage?
Mexican 1% of voters | — | — | — |
Puerto Rican <1% | — | — | — |
Cuban <1% | — | — | — |
Central American <1% | — | — | — |
South American <1% | — | — | — |
Other <1% | — | — | — |
Not Hispanic 99% | 62 | 36 | 1 |
What is your present religion, if any?
Protestant/Other Christian 59% of voters | 71 | 27 | 1 |
Catholic 15% | 60 | 38 | 2 |
Other 11% | 53 | 45 | 1 |
Unaffiliated 15% | 35 | 64 | 1 |
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What is your present religion, if any?
White Protestant/Other Christian 54% of voters | 76 | 23 | 1 |
White Catholic 14% | 63 | 35 | 2 |
White other 9% | 56 | 42 | 1 |
White no religion 13% | 38 | 61 | 1 |
Nonwhites 10% | 26 | 72 | 2 |
Would you describe yourself as a white evangelical or white born-again Christian?
White evangelical/white born-again Christians 44% of voters | 82 | 16 | 1 |
All others 56% | 47 | 51 | 2 |
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How often, if at all, do you attend religious services?
Never 25% of voters | 47 | 53 | 1 |
A few times a year or less 30% | 53 | 43 | 4 |
About once a month 5% | — | — | — |
A few times a month 9% | — | — | — |
Once a week or more 30% | 75 | 24 | <1 |
How often, if at all, do you attend religious services?
At least monthly 45% of voters | 73 | 25 | 1 |
Less often 55% | 50 | 47 | 2 |
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Are you:
Married 58% of voters | 63 | 34 | 2 |
Not married 42% | 58 | 40 | 1 |
Are you married? What is your gender?
Married men 30% of voters | 64 | 34 | 1 |
Married women 27% | 63 | 35 | 2 |
Not married men 15% | — | — | — |
Not married women 27% | 55 | 44 | 1 |
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Which best describes your level of education?
No college degree 68% of voters | 65 | 34 | 1 |
College degree 32% | 56 | 42 | 2 |
What is your gender and level of education?
Noncollege graduate men 29% of voters | 68 | 30 | 1 |
College graduate men 17% | 61 | 37 | 2 |
Noncollege graduate women 39% | 63 | 36 | 1 |
College graduate women 14% | 50 | 48 | 2 |
All others <1% | — | — | — |
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What is your level of education and racial or ethnic heritage?
White noncollege 61% of voters | 70 | 29 | 1 |
White college 29% | 58 | 39 | 2 |
Black noncollege 6% | — | — | — |
Black college 2% | — | — | — |
Latino noncollege 1% | — | — | — |
Latino college <1% | — | — | — |
All others 2% | 65 | 27 | 5 |
What is your racial or ethnic heritage and level of education?
White noncollege 61% of voters | 70 | 29 | 1 |
White college 29% | 58 | 39 | 2 |
Nonwhite noncollege 8% | 25 | 73 | 2 |
Nonwhite college 3% | 27 | 72 | <1 |
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What is your racial or ethnic heritage, level of education and gender?
White noncollege men 27% of voters | 72 | 27 | 1 |
White noncollege women 34% | 69 | 30 | 1 |
White college men 16% | 62 | 35 | 2 |
White college women 13% | 53 | 45 | 2 |
Nonwhite noncollege men 3% | — | — | — |
Nonwhite noncollege women 5% | 20 | 78 | 3 |
Nonwhite college men 1% | — | — | — |
Nonwhite college women 1% | — | — | — |
All others <1% | — | — | — |
What is your age and education level?
Noncollege 18-44 25% of voters | 64 | 34 | 1 |
College 18-44 11% | 50 | 47 | 2 |
College 45+ 44% | 66 | 33 | 1 |
Noncollege 45+ 21% | 58 | 40 | 2 |
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What was your total household income in 2019?
Under $50,000 49% of voters | 61 | 37 | 1 |
$50,000-$99,999 33% | 62 | 36 | 1 |
$100,000 or more 19% | 64 | 34 | 1 |
What was your total household income in 2019?
Under $50,000 49% of voters | 61 | 37 | 1 |
$50,000 or more 51% | 63 | 36 | 1 |
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Which of the following best describes the area where you live?
Urban 11% of voters | 38 | 61 | 1 |
Suburban 31% | 52 | 46 | 2 |
Small town or rural 58% | 72 | 26 | 1 |
What is your gender? And the size of the place where you live?
Urban men 6% of voters | 50 | 49 | 1 |
Suburban men 15% | 56 | 41 | 2 |
Small town/Rural men 26% | 74 | 24 | 1 |
Urban women 5% | 23 | 75 | 1 |
Suburban women 16% | 48 | 50 | 2 |
Small town or rural women 32% | 71 | 28 | 1 |
All others <1% | — | — | — |
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What is your racial or ethnic heritage? And the size of the place where you live?
White urban 8% of voters | 47 | 51 | 1 |
White suburban 28% | 56 | 42 | 2 |
White small town or rural 54% | 74 | 25 | 1 |
Nonwhite urban 3% | — | — | — |
Nonwhite suburban 3% | 17 | 80 | 2 |
Nonwhite small town or rural 4% | 44 | 54 | 2 |
What describes the area where you live? And what is your level of education?
Urban college 4% of voters | 34 | 65 | 1 |
Suburban college 14% | 49 | 48 | 2 |
Small town or rural college 14% | 69 | 29 | 1 |
Urban noncollege 7% | 40 | 58 | 1 |
Suburban noncollege 18% | 54 | 44 | 2 |
Small town or rural noncollege 44% | 73 | 26 | 1 |
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Do you consider yourself to be a liberal, moderate, or conservative?
Liberal 22% of voters | 13 | 85 | 1 |
Moderate 31% | 51 | 47 | 2 |
Conservative 47% | 92 | 7 | 1 |
Which one of the following statements best describes you?
Voted in 2018 midterm election 79% of voters | 62 | 36 | 1 |
Did not vote in 2018 midterm election 21% | 62 | 36 | 1 |
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In the 2018 election for United States House of Representatives, did you vote for the Democratic candidate, the Republican candidate, or someone else?
Democratic candidate for Congress 27% of voters | 7 | 93 | <1 |
Republican candidate for Congress 50% | 93 | 5 | 1 |
Someone else 2% | — | — | — |
Did not vote 21% | 62 | 36 | 1 |
Which one of the following statements best describes you?
Voted in 2016 presidential election 85% of voters | 64 | 34 | 1 |
Did not vote in 2016 presidential election 15% | 51 | 47 | 1 |
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What is your political party? (Leaners included.) Do you consider yourself to be a liberal, moderate, or conservative?
Liberal Democrat 19% of voters | 3 | 96 | <1 |
Moderate or conservative Democrat 17% | 18 | 81 | <1 |
Independent 4% | 54 | 36 | 6 |
Moderate or liberal Republican 18% | 84 | 13 | 2 |
Conservative Republican 43% | 97 | 2 | 1 |
What is your political party? (Leaners included.) What is your gender?
Democratic women 21% of voters | 8 | 91 | <1 |
Democratic men 15% | 13 | 86 | <1 |
Republican women 31% | 93 | 5 | 1 |
Republican men 30% | 93 | 6 | 1 |
All others 4% | 53 | 37 | 6 |
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Do you or does any other member of your household own a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or any other kind of firearm?
Gun owner, self 46% of voters | 74 | 25 | 1 |
Gun in household 16% | 68 | 32 | <1 |
No 38% | 52 | 47 | 1 |
Do you or does any other member of your household own a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or any other kind of firearm?
Gun in household 62% of voters | 72 | 26 | 1 |
No gun in household 38% | 52 | 47 | 1 |
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Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union?
Union member, self 8% of voters | — | — | — |
Union member in household 6% | — | — | — |
No 86% | 60 | 38 | 1 |
Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union?
Union household 14% of voters | — | — | — |
Nonunion household 86% | 60 | 38 | 1 |
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Have you, or has any member of your household, ever served in the U.S. military?
Veteran household 28% of voters | 59 | 40 | 1 |
Nonveteran household 72% | 67 | 31 | 1 |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of the Democratic Party?
Very favorable 14% of voters | 5 | 95 | <1 |
Somewhat favorable 16% | 14 | 84 | 1 |
Somewhat unfavorable 13% | 63 | 34 | 1 |
Very unfavorable 51% | 96 | 2 | 1 |
Do not know enough to say 4% | — | — | — |
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Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Joe Biden? And the Democratic Party?
Favorable view of Dem Party and Biden 30% of voters | 6 | 94 | 1 |
Favorable view of Dem Party, unfavorable view of Biden 2% | — | — | — |
Favorable view of Biden, unfavorable view of Dem Party 5% | — | — | — |
Unfavorable view of Dem Party and Biden 63% | 95 | 3 | 1 |
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Donald Trump? And the Republican Party?
Favorable view of Rep Party and Trump 60% of voters | 98 | 2 | <1 |
Favorable view of Rep Party, unfavorable view of Trump 3% | — | — | — |
Favorable view of Trump, unfavorable view of Rep Party 4% | — | — | — |
Unfavorable view of Rep Party and Trump 33% | 9 | 89 | 2 |
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What are your views on the Republican and the Democratic parties?
Favorable view of both parties 5% of voters | — | — | — |
Favorable view of Rep Party, unfavorable view of Dem Party 58% | 97 | 2 | <1 |
Favorable view of Dem Party, unfavorable view of Rep Party 26% | 1 | 98 | 1 |
Unfavorable view of parties 11% | — | — | — |
More issues and attitudes
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Which best describes your family's financial situation? Are you...
Getting ahead 14% of voters | 78 | 22 | <1 |
Holding steady 69% | 59 | 39 | 1 |
Falling behind 16% | 53 | 46 | <1 |
Do you think the condition of the nation’s economy is:
Excellent 8% of voters | 96 | 3 | <1 |
Good 43% | 86 | 13 | 1 |
Not so good 38% | 40 | 58 | 1 |
Poor 11% | 22 | 76 | 1 |
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Do you think the coronavirus in the United States is:
Completely under control 4% of voters | — | — | — |
Mostly under control 17% | 96 | 4 | <1 |
Somewhat under control 34% | 85 | 13 | 2 |
Not at all under control 45% | 31 | 68 | 1 |
Do you think the coronavirus in the United States is:
Completely/Mostly under control 20% of voters | 94 | 5 | 1 |
Somewhat under control 34% | 85 | 13 | 2 |
Not at all under control 45% | 31 | 68 | 1 |
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Do you favor or oppose requiring people to wear masks when around other people outside of their homes?
Strongly favor 51% of voters | 39 | 60 | 1 |
Somewhat favor 20% | 74 | 23 | 2 |
Somewhat oppose 14% | — | — | — |
Strongly oppose 14% | — | — | — |
Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling his job as president?
Approve strongly 41% of voters | >99 | <1 | <1 |
Approve somewhat 20% | 90 | 8 | 3 |
Disapprove somewhat 6% | — | — | — |
Disapprove strongly 32% | 1 | 97 | 2 |
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Thinking about voting in this presidential election, how important to you were Supreme Court nominations?
The single most important factor 18% of voters | 62 | 37 | 1 |
An important factor, but not the most important 54% | 59 | 40 | 1 |
A minor factor 16% | 62 | 35 | 2 |
Not a factor 12% | 79 | 19 | 1 |
Thinking about voting in this presidential election, how important to you were protests over police violence?
The single most important factor 17% of voters | 62 | 36 | 1 |
An important factor, but not the most important 58% | 58 | 40 | 2 |
A minor factor 15% | 68 | 30 | 1 |
Not a factor 8% | 77 | 22 | 1 |
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Thinking about voting in this presidential election, how important to you was the federal government’s response to the coronavirus?
The single most important factor 32% of voters | 33 | 65 | 1 |
An important factor, but not the most important 47% | 70 | 29 | 1 |
A minor factor 12% | 89 | 8 | 2 |
Not a factor 8% | 91 | 8 | 1 |
Thinking about voting in this presidential election, how important to you was the economic downturn?
The single most important factor 26% of voters | 71 | 28 | 1 |
An important factor, but not the most important 55% | 54 | 45 | 1 |
A minor factor 11% | 69 | 28 | 2 |
Not a factor 7% | 85 | 15 | <1 |
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Thinking about voting in this presidential election, how important to you was the economic downturn?
A factor 92% of voters | 60 | 38 | 1 |
Not a factor 7% | 85 | 15 | <1 |
In deciding how to vote for U.S. Senator, how important was it to you which party controls the Senate?
The single most important factor 48% of voters | 68 | 31 | 1 |
An important factor, but not the most important 41% | 58 | 41 | 1 |
A minor factor 6% | 58 | 39 | 3 |
Not a factor 4% | 45 | 46 | 6 |
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How serious a problem is racism in U.S. society?
Very serious 37% of voters | 31 | 67 | 1 |
Somewhat serious 32% | 67 | 31 | 1 |
Not too serious 21% | 91 | 7 | 2 |
Not at all serious 10% | 96 | 2 | 1 |
How serious a problem is racism in U.S. society?
Very serious 37% of voters | 31 | 67 | 1 |
Less serious 63% | 80 | 18 | 1 |
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How serious a problem is racism in policing?
Very serious 33% of voters | 28 | 70 | 1 |
Somewhat serious 29% | 64 | 35 | 1 |
Not too serious 22% | 90 | 8 | 2 |
Not at all serious 13% | 96 | 3 | 1 |
How serious a problem is racism in policing?
Very serious 33% of voters | 28 | 70 | 1 |
Less serious 63% | 80 | 19 | 1 |
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In general, would you say police in this country are too tough, not tough enough or about right in handling of crime?
Too tough 24% of voters | 22 | 75 | 1 |
Not tough enough 29% | 83 | 14 | 1 |
About right 45% | 68 | 30 | 1 |
Thinking about the criminal justice system in the United States, would you say it:
It needs a complete overhaul 19% of voters | 42 | 55 | 2 |
It needs major changes 42% | 53 | 46 | 1 |
It needs minor changes 34% | 79 | 19 | 1 |
No changes are needed 5% | — | — | — |
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Thinking about the presidential election in the U.S., how confident are you that votes will be counted accurately?
Very confident 21% of voters | 43 | 55 | 1 |
Somewhat confident 44% | 59 | 39 | 2 |
Not too confident 26% | 77 | 21 | 1 |
Not at all confident 9% | 75 | 23 | 1 |
Thinking about the presidential election in the U.S., how confident are you that votes will be counted accurately?
Very confident 21% of voters | 43 | 55 | 1 |
Less confident 79% | 67 | 31 | 1 |
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Thinking about the presidential election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote?
Very confident 48% of voters | 72 | 26 | 1 |
Somewhat confident 39% | 56 | 43 | 1 |
Not too confident 10% | 42 | 55 | 2 |
Not at all confident 2% | — | — | — |
Thinking about the presidential election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote?
Very confident 48% of voters | 72 | 26 | 1 |
Less confident 52% | 53 | 46 | 1 |
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Thinking about the presidential election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are not eligible will not be allowed to vote?
Very confident 27% of voters | 33 | 66 | 1 |
Somewhat confident 33% | 61 | 37 | 1 |
Not too confident 25% | 83 | 15 | 2 |
Not at all confident 13% | 86 | 13 | 1 |
Thinking about the presidential election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are not eligible will not be allowed to vote?
Very or somewhat confident 60% of voters | 48 | 50 | 1 |
Not too or not at all confident 39% | 84 | 14 | 1 |
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Thinking about the presidential election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are not eligible will not be allowed to vote?
Very confident 27% of voters | 33 | 66 | 1 |
Less confident 72% | 73 | 25 | 1 |
How concerned are you that interference by foreign governments might affect the outcome of this election?
Very concerned 25% of voters | 37 | 61 | 1 |
Somewhat concerned 32% | 56 | 43 | 1 |
Not too concerned 30% | 86 | 13 | 1 |
Not at all concerned 13% | — | — | — |
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How concerned are you that interference by foreign governments might affect the outcome of this election?
Very or somewhat concerned 57% of voters | 48 | 51 | 1 |
Not too or not at all concerned 43% | 88 | 11 | 1 |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
Approve strongly 5% of voters | — | — | — |
Approve somewhat 25% | 82 | 17 | <1 |
Disapprove somewhat 30% | 67 | 31 | 1 |
Disapprove strongly 39% | 42 | 55 | 2 |
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Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
Approve 30% of voters | 83 | 16 | <1 |
Disapprove 69% | 53 | 45 | 2 |
Which best describes your feelings about the way the federal government is working?
Enthusiastic 7% of voters | — | — | — |
Satisfied, but not enthusiastic 24% | 92 | 7 | 1 |
Dissatisfied, but not angry 41% | 60 | 38 | 1 |
Angry 28% | 27 | 72 | 1 |
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Which best describes your feelings about the way the federal government is working?
Enthusiastic or satisfied 30% of voters | 93 | 6 | 1 |
Dissatisfied or angry 69% | 47 | 52 | 1 |
Which comes closer to your views?
Government should do more to solve problems 50% of voters | 38 | 61 | <1 |
Government doing too many things better left to business and individuals 48% | 83 | 14 | 2 |
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How important is it to you for the next president to bring the country together?
Very important 75% of voters | 55 | 43 | 1 |
Somewhat important 20% | 86 | 13 | 1 |
Not too important 3% | — | — | — |
Not at all important 1% | — | — | — |
How important is it to you for the next president to shake up the political system?
Very important 40% of voters | 71 | 27 | 1 |
Somewhat important 40% | 57 | 42 | 1 |
Not too important 15% | 57 | 40 | 3 |
Not at all important 5% | — | — | — |
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How important is it to you for the next president to look out for people like you?
Very important 67% of voters | 61 | 37 | 1 |
Somewhat important 26% | 62 | 34 | 4 |
Not too important 5% | — | — | — |
Not at all important 1% | — | — | — |
Do you favor or oppose increasing federal government spending on green and renewable energy?
Strongly favor 26% of voters | 22 | 76 | 2 |
Somewhat favor 34% | 57 | 42 | 1 |
Somewhat oppose 22% | 88 | 10 | 1 |
Strongly oppose 17% | — | — | — |
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Do you favor or oppose reducing government regulation of business?
Strongly favor 29% of voters | 90 | 8 | 1 |
Somewhat favor 39% | 65 | 34 | <1 |
Somewhat oppose 20% | 31 | 65 | 3 |
Strongly oppose 9% | — | — | — |
Do you favor or oppose increasing taxes on goods imported to the U.S. from other countries?
Strongly favor 24% of voters | 82 | 18 | <1 |
Somewhat favor 41% | 62 | 37 | 1 |
Somewhat oppose 22% | 41 | 57 | 1 |
Strongly oppose 12% | — | — | — |
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Which of the following comes closest to what you would like to see lawmakers do with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare?
Repeal the law entirely 27% of voters | 98 | <1 | 1 |
Repeal parts of the law 30% | 82 | 16 | 2 |
Leave the law as is 13% | 40 | 59 | <1 |
Expand the law 29% | 14 | 85 | 1 |
How important to you were Supreme Court nominations in voting in this presidential election? And what would you like to see lawmakers do with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare?
Supreme Court nominations were single most important factor in presidential vote and think Affordable Care Act should be left as is or expanded 6% of voters | — | — | — |
Supreme Court nominations were single most important factor in presidential vote and think Affordable Care Act should be repealed 10% | — | — | — |
All others 83% | 61 | 38 | 1 |
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Do you favor or oppose changing the health care system so that any American can buy into a government-run health care plan if they want to?
Strongly favor 29% of voters | 34 | 65 | 1 |
Somewhat favor 35% | 59 | 39 | 1 |
Somewhat oppose 18% | 80 | 18 | 1 |
Strongly oppose 17% | 90 | 8 | 2 |
Do you favor or oppose building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border?
Strongly favor 43% of voters | 95 | 4 | 1 |
Somewhat favor 18% | 76 | 23 | <1 |
Somewhat oppose 9% | — | — | — |
Strongly oppose 28% | 7 | 91 | 1 |
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Which of the following comes closer to your opinion? Should most immigrants who are living in the United States illegally be:
Offered a chance to apply for legal status 58% of voters | 41 | 57 | 1 |
Deported to the country they came from 40% | 89 | 9 | 1 |
In general, how concerned are you about the effects of climate change?
Very concerned 31% of voters | 25 | 73 | 1 |
Somewhat concerned 26% | 65 | 34 | <1 |
Not too concerned 25% | 91 | 7 | 1 |
Not at all concerned 18% | — | — | — |
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Which comes closest to your opinion on abortion? Abortion should be:
Legal in all cases 12% of voters | 16 | 82 | 2 |
Legal in most cases 29% | 32 | 64 | 3 |
Illegal in most cases 37% | 79 | 19 | 1 |
Illegal in all cases 21% | 93 | 6 | <1 |
What should the United States Supreme Court do about Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision on abortion: leave it as is or overturn it?
Leave it as is 60% of voters | 45 | 52 | 2 |
Overturn it 37% | 86 | 12 | 1 |
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Should abortion be legal or illegal? And what should the Supreme Court do about Roe v. Wade?
Legal in all or most cases and leave Roe as is 38% of voters | 25 | 73 | 2 |
Legal in all or most cases and overturn Roe 4% | — | — | — |
Illegal in all or most cases and overturn Roe 34% | 90 | 10 | <1 |
Illegal in all or most cases and leave Roe as is 24% | 76 | 21 | 2 |
How important to you were Supreme Court nominations in voting in this presidential election? And what should the Supreme Court do about Roe v. Wade?
Supreme Court nominations were single most important factor in presidential vote and think Roe v. Wade should be left as is 46% of voters | — | — | — |
Supreme Court nominations were single most important factor in presidential vote and think Roe v. Wade should be overturned 44% | — | — | — |
All others 10% | — | — | — |
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Do you think the Trump administration has made the U.S. safer or less safe from terrorism, or hasn’t it made much difference?
Made the U.S. safer 56% of voters | 95 | 4 | 1 |
Made the U.S. less safe 26% | 11 | 89 | 1 |
Has not made much difference 17% | 27 | 67 | 5 |
Do you think the Trump administration has made the U.S. safer or less safe from crime, or hasn’t it made much difference?
Made the U.S. safer 43% of voters | 98 | 1 | 1 |
Made the U.S. less safe 31% | 14 | 84 | 2 |
Has not made much difference 25% | 56 | 41 | 2 |
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Do you think the Trump administration has made the U.S. safer or less safe from cyberattacks, or hasnt it made much difference?
Made the U.S. safer 37% of voters | 97 | 3 | <1 |
Made the U.S. less safe 29% | 12 | 87 | 1 |
Has not made much difference 32% | 65 | 31 | 3 |
Do you think President Trump is too tough, not tough enough or about right in his approach to Russia?
Too tough 2% of voters | — | — | — |
Not tough enough 43% | 32 | 67 | 1 |
About right 54% | 92 | 7 | 1 |
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Do you think President Trump is too tough, not tough enough or about right in his approach to China?
Too tough 9% of voters | — | — | — |
Not tough enough 45% | 55 | 44 | 1 |
About right 45% | 84 | 15 | 1 |
Do you think President Trump is too tough, not tough enough or about right in his approach to North Korea?
Too tough 3% of voters | — | — | — |
Not tough enough 47% | 42 | 56 | 1 |
About right 50% | 88 | 11 | 1 |
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Do you think the United States should take a more or less active role solving the worlds problems, or is its current role about right?
More active 29% of voters | 26 | 73 | 1 |
Less active 33% | 78 | 20 | 1 |
About right 38% | 83 | 16 | 1 |
Which best describes when you decided how you would vote?
I have known all along/I decided over the course of the campaign 94% of voters | 62 | 36 | 1 |
I decided in the last few days/Still have not decided 6% | — | — | — |
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How interested are you in the upcoming election?
Extremely interested 78% of voters | 62 | 37 | 1 |
Very interested 16% | 60 | 37 | 2 |
Somewhat interested 5% | 72 | 26 | 2 |
Only a little interested 1% | — | — | — |
Not at all interested 1% | — | — | — |
How interested are you in the upcoming election?
Extremely or very 94% of voters | 62 | 37 | 1 |
Somewhat 5% | 72 | 26 | 2 |
Only a little or not at all 1% | — | — | — |
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Do you approve or disapprove of recent protests against police violence?
Approve strongly 15% of voters | 12 | 86 | 1 |
Approve somewhat 19% | 26 | 72 | 1 |
Disapprove somewhat 19% | 66 | 32 | 1 |
Disapprove strongly 48% | 90 | 8 | 1 |
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has handled the coronavirus pandemic?
Approve strongly 33% of voters | 27 | 72 | 1 |
Approve somewhat 33% | 68 | 29 | 2 |
Disapprove somewhat 21% | 90 | 8 | 1 |
Disapprove strongly 12% | 91 | 6 | 2 |
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Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump has handled the coronavirus pandemic?
Approve strongly 36% of voters | 99 | 1 | <1 |
Approve somewhat 22% | 94 | 4 | 2 |
Disapprove somewhat 8% | 58 | 36 | 5 |
Disapprove strongly 34% | 4 | 94 | 1 |
Would you say Joe Biden is too tolerant of extremist groups, or not?
Yes 55% of voters | 89 | 9 | 1 |
No 43% | 27 | 71 | 1 |
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Would you say Donald Trump is too tolerant of extremist groups, or not?
Yes 42% of voters | 24 | 74 | 1 |
No 57% | 90 | 8 | 1 |
Do you think corruption in the U.S. government would be a major problem, a minor problem or not a problem if Joe Biden is elected president?
Major problem 58% of voters | 94 | 4 | 1 |
Minor problem 24% | 25 | 73 | 1 |
Not a problem 18% | 9 | 90 | 1 |
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Do you think corruption in the U.S. government would be a major problem, a minor problem or not a problem if Joe Biden is elected president?
A problem 81% of voters | 74 | 25 | 1 |
Not a problem 18% | 9 | 90 | 1 |
Do you think corruption in the U.S. government would be a major problem, a minor problem or not a problem if Donald Trump is re-elected president?
Major problem 38% of voters | 9 | 88 | 2 |
Minor problem 20% | 88 | 10 | 2 |
Not a problem 42% | 98 | 2 | <1 |
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Do you think corruption in the U.S. government would be a major problem, a minor problem or not a problem if Donald Trump is re-elected president?
A problem 58% of voters | 36 | 61 | 2 |
Not a problem 42% | 98 | 2 | <1 |
A.P. VoteCast is a survey of the American electorate conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago for The Associated Press.
The margin of sampling error for all voters is estimated to be plus or minus 2.3 percentage points. Potential sampling error is greater in the estimates for smaller subgroups. More details about A.P. VoteCast's methodology are available here.
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