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Voters Divided on ID Laws, Favor Local Election Control

3/20/2026

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A CBS News/YouGov survey of 2,500 U.S. adults conducted March 16–19, 2026, finds mixed views on voting procedures and shows bipartisan support for photo ID and citizenship proof to register.
Voters worry about suppression; Republicans fear non-citizens vote illegally, while Democrats fear eligible voters could be blocked.
Most Americans prefer state control and trust local election processes.
Many mail-in voters, including supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump, favor mail voting.

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Story summary

A CBS News/YouGov survey of 2,500 U.S. adults conducted March 16–19, 2026, finds mixed views on voting procedures and shows bipartisan support for photo ID and citizenship proof to register.
Voters worry about suppression; Republicans fear non-citizens vote illegally, while Democrats fear eligible voters could be blocked.
Most Americans prefer state control and trust local election processes.
Many mail-in voters, including supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump, favor mail voting.