Republican Confidence in U.S. Elections Rises Sharply After Trump’s 2024 Victory

A new poll shows significant increases in GOP trust in vote counting, contrasting with a slight decline in Democratic confidence.

An AP-NORC poll reveals that 64% of Republicans now express confidence in the accuracy of the 2024 presidential election vote count nationwide, a sharp rise from 24% in October 2024.
Confidence among Republicans in their state and local election officials has also increased significantly, with 66% trusting state counts and 71% trusting local counts.
Overall, 57% of Americans report confidence in the national vote count, up from roughly 50% in October, reflecting improved perceptions of election integrity.
Democratic confidence in the national vote count has decreased slightly, dropping from approximately 70% to 60%, though trust in state-level counts remains stable.
The poll highlights a stark contrast to 2020, when widespread skepticism among Republicans followed Trump’s loss, leading to events like the January 6 Capitol attack.