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Will #COVID19 concerns cause some voters to skip the 2020 election?
Our new survey finds that anxieties about the election vary by race, education, and party affiliation. [thread] https://bit.ly/3hzK5VM ">https://bit.ly/3hzK5VM&q...
Our new survey finds that anxieties about the election vary by race, education, and party affiliation. [thread] https://bit.ly/3hzK5VM ">https://bit.ly/3hzK5VM&q...
In May and June, we asked nearly 2,400 participants in the RAND American Life Panel about their thoughts on public safety, election integrity, and the preparedness of local officials to manage the election during the pandemic.
Most Americans say they believe voting will be safe and that their ballots will be counted, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
But those who question election safety and some who question election integrity appear to be less likely to vote.
But those who question election safety and some who question election integrity appear to be less likely to vote.
Self-identified Republicans are more likely to express concerns about the integrity of the 2020 elections. Democrats are more likely to be concerned about safety.
This underscores the need for election officials to clearly communicate to the public about *both* concerns.
This underscores the need for election officials to clearly communicate to the public about *both* concerns.
Black and Hispanic respondents tended to be less likely than white respondents to expect their votes to be counted accurately, given #COVID19 challenges. Hispanic respondents were also less likely to report confidence in the preparedness of local officials.
Respondents who reported higher levels of education tended to be more supportive of social distancing and sanitation at polling locations. They also tended to favor expanded distribution of mail-in ballots to all registered voters, to address pandemic-related risks.
While our survey did find misgivings among some groups, most people showed no major change in their intention to vote in November.
However, a smaller group of respondents reported that they were less likely to vote. These same people are more likely to be those who have concerns about safety and, in some cases, integrity.
"Many respondents are making plans to vote using remote methods … where they are available. We found that overall few people who voted in 2016 plan to opt out in 2020, but vote intentions do appear to be lower on average among those with safety concerns.” — @jekavanagh
Researchers say that policymakers who want to ensure that pandemic-related concerns do not deter Americans from voting should prioritize safety and election integrity equally—and communicate clearly with constituents about the steps they’re taking.
Check out our full survey results here: https://bit.ly/3hzK5VM ">https://bit.ly/3hzK5VM&q...
And explore all of our related research on preparing for an election during #COVID19 here: https://bit.ly/31vY5du
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