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Americans are confused and worried about elections. Will that impact turnout?

Sep 25, 2026 · Miles Parks

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Americans are confused and worried about elections. Will that impact turnout?
Voters arrive before casting their ballots at a polling location in Arlington, Va., on April 21.
Voters arrive before casting their ballots at a polling location in Arlington, Va., on April 21.

New polling shows many voters are concerned about the midterms. But prior elections show no clear link between voter concerns and fewer voters actually casting ballots.

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