Election 2020

So far, 28 representatives have announced they’re retiring; four other Republicans and three Democrats are running for other offices instead.

Many Democrats and Republicans hold divergent views of President Donald Trump's withholding of military aid to Ukraine. But in today’s fragmented news media environment, party identification may not be the only fault line.

As the U.S. enters a heated 2020 presidential election year, Republicans and Democrats place their trust in two nearly inverse news media environments.

Our director of journalism studies explains how we determined what media outlets Americans turn to and trust for their political news.

Over half of Latino registered voters who are Democrats or lean toward the party have a good or excellent impression of the party's candidates.

As 2020 approaches, here’s a preview of how the Center is approaching the election, both in terms of how we plan to conduct surveys and other studies and what we plan to explore.

A majority of Democratic voters who prefer one of the presidential candidates are excited about several candidates vying for the party's nomination. Far fewer are enthused only by their first choice.

Democratic voters report high levels of satisfaction with the Democratic candidates as a group. The election also is attracting more interest than past elections did at similar points in the cycle.

Most Democrats say gender, race of 2020 nominee won’t change their enthusiasm.