- A new YouGov poll finds that only 45 percent of U.S. citizens believe the upcoming midterm elections will be conducted fairly, without bad-actor interference.
- The distrust spans across political lines, with 55 percent of respondents answering no or not sure when asked if the vote would be secure.
- The widespread skepticism follows years of President Donald Trump challenging election integrity and criticizing mail-in voting.
- The survey shows a sharp partisan divide on mail-in ballots, with 91 percent of Democrats supporting them but only 33 percent of Republicans.
- Public confidence has been further shaken by Trump's recent efforts to restrict voting practices and his refusal to rule out sending federal troops to polling stations.
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