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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jasmine Fernández

More than half of US voters doubt Trump will accept midterm results

  • A large majority of Americans do not believe President Donald Trump will accept the results of the upcoming midterm elections if Republicans suffer losses, according to a new survey.
  • Despite skepticism regarding Trump, 60 percent of voters remain confident the midterms will be administered fairly and 65 percent believe votes will be counted accurately.
  • Voters expressed higher trust in Democratic leaders accepting a defeat, with 61 percent confident they would do so compared to much lower confidence in Trump.
  • Trump has repeatedly questioned U.S. election integrity, stating he would only trust results if he considers the process to be honest.
  • Looking ahead to the House races, 35 percent of voters predict Democrats will capture the majority, while Republican trust in vote accuracy has rebounded since late 2024.

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