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In 2024, pollsters underestimated Donald Trump’s popular support for a third consecutive presidential election. Manuel Augusto Moreno/Getty Images

No cheery time for election pollsters in run‑up to US midterms

There are no guarantees that pollsters’ troubles in recent elections and popular skepticism about their dependability will be alleviated anytime soon.
Phoenix residents watch presidential candidate Donald Trump speak at the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2024. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Why a growing number of Trump supporters are experiencing voter’s remorse

Most Trump supporters remain in his camp, but some independents, young people and Black Americans who voted for the president in 2024 would not do so again in an election do-over.
Voters turned down a variety of reforms to how they cast ballots. Anastasiia_New/IStock/Getty Images Plus

Election reform was on the ballot – voters largely said ‘no’

Voters proved hesitant to overhaul the election systems they were already familiar with, as almost all of the reforms in nine ballot measures across seven states and Washington failed to pass.
Are you sure you know what that emotionally jarring video clip really shows? F.J. Jimenez/Moment via Getty Images

No, you’re not that good at detecting fake videos – 2 misinformation experts explain why and how you can develop the power to resist these deceptions

When you view photos and videos in the flurry of election-related social media posts, first ask yourself: Do I really know what I’m looking at?

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