Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for April 24, 2020
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April 24, 2020: Amid ongoing concern about the spread of the coronavirus, Americans are divided about how to conduct national elections in November.
The Just the News Daily Poll with Scott Rasmussen found that 47% of registered voters believe everyone should vote by mail. At the same time, however, 42% think states should develop new in-person voting routines and 11% are Not Sure.[1]
There is a significant partisan divide. Sixty-five percent (65%) of Democrats think everyone should vote by mail. However, 62% of Republicans think that states should develop new in-state voting routines with appropriate social distancing procedures.[1]
In considering these results, it’s important to recognize that thoughts about how voting will be conducted in November are not likely to be a topic of discussion at most dinner tables. In the midst of a pandemic producing health worries and unprecedented job loss, those conversations are most likely focused around more immediate concerns.
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- April 23, 2020 –46% of voters want state & local officials to decide when lockdowns should end
- April 22, 2020 –46% of voters fear economic threat of pandemic more than health threat
- April 21, 2020 –34% of voters expect economy to bounce back quickly after lockdown
- April 20, 2020 –26 states have stay-at-home orders expiring within two weeks
- April 17, 2020 –22% increase in alcohol sales during the pandemic
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- Coronavirus Daily Updates
- Changes to election dates, procedures, and administration in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
- Debate over elections during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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