Fewer than half of Americans expect free and fair midterms

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Americans are heading into the 2026 midterm elections with widespread uncertainty about the integrity of the vote, according to a new national survey from the University of California San Diego.

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  • Americans are heading into the 2026 midterm elections with widespread uncertainty about the integrity of the vote, according to a new national survey from the University of California San Diego.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:40:04 UTC.

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