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Poll: 82% Republicans Claim Illegal Ballots, Back Voter ID

4/24/2026

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to undermine confidence in elections has gained traction among Republicans.
The poll finds 77% of Americans favor voter ID requirements and 62% of Republicans favor federal law-enforcement.
It reports 82% of Republicans believe non-citizen ballots are cast, while 18% of Democrats share that view.
The poll shows 71% of Republicans are confident their ballots will be counted, matching 79% of Democrats.

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A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to undermine confidence in elections has gained traction among Republicans.
The poll finds 77% of Americans favor voter ID requirements and 62% of Republicans favor federal law-enforcement.
It reports 82% of Republicans believe non-citizen ballots are cast, while 18% of Democrats share that view.
The poll shows 71% of Republicans are confident their ballots will be counted, matching 79% of Democrats.