Voters & Voting

Only a small share of Americans have heard a lot about redistricting in their state and a majority are not sure how they feel.  

Americans remain deeply divided about the events of Jan. 6, 2021, and the ongoing congressional investigation into what happened.

The U.S. Hispanic population reached 62.1 million in 2020, an increase of 23% over the previous decade.

By 2020, the Hispanic population had reached 62.1 million out of a total U.S. population of 331.4 million.

The complexity of the overall system, varying rules on how and when you can vote, and whether the candidate you support wins or loses all impact trust in the election process.

As 2021 draws to a close, here are some of Pew Research Center’s most striking research findings from the past year.

Pew Research Center’s political typology sorts Americans into cohesive, like-minded groups based on their values, beliefs, and views about politics and the political system. Use this tool to compare the groups on some key topics and their demographics.

57% of Americans view voting as “a fundamental right for every adult U.S. citizen and should not be restricted in any way.”

Here, we discuss the findings of a comprehensive report about the polling errors of 2020 and their implications for polling.

Black and Hispanic Americans remain less likely than White adults to say they own a traditional computer or have high-speed internet at home.