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Why Americans are worried about voter fraud but have faith in their own elections

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88 percent of likely Trump voters are worried that people who are ineligible to vote will cast ballots or that people will vote more than once.

More than three-quarters of Americans including the vast majority of Democrats , Republicans and independents say they are very confident or confident in the process.

Two-thirds of Americans are also worried that foreign countries will interfere with this year ’s elections.

Different states count and release results from early and same-day voting at different times.

Sometimes a candidate who is ahead on Election Day may see his or her lead shrink as early votes are counted and added to the tally.

Concerns about voting methods and shifting tallies throughout election night could create further opportunities to sow confusion and doubt.

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42

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semi-formal

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English

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55

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