As in past elections, most voters say they’d be relieved rather than excited if their candidate won | Pew Research Center

October 10, 2024

3. Voters’ feelings about the 2024 campaign and election outcomes; concerns about political violence

As in past elections, most voters say they’d be relieved rather than excited if their candidate won

As in past elections, most voters say they’d be relieved rather than excited if their candidate won

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As in past elections, most voters say they’d be relieved rather than excited if their candidate won

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3. Voters’ feelings about the 2024 campaign and election outcomes; concerns about political violence
Most voters largely characterize the 2024 campaign in negative terms
Just 14% of voters say it’s already clear who will win the presidential election
As in past elections, most voters say they’d be relieved rather than excited if their candidate won
Voters’ views of the importance of their own candidate – and the opposing candidate – conceding in defeat
Most voters expect Harris, but not Trump, to concede if they lose
66% of voters say the threat of political violence is a major problem in the U.S. today
Voters continue to say supporters of presidential candidates disagree on ‘basic facts’ – not just policies