More than half of Americans have been victims of violence, study finds
The number of Americans who have personally been victims of physical or sexual violence is much higher than one might think, a new report says. More than half of U.S. adults have experienced physical violence in their lifetimes, and nearly half have experienced sexual violence, researchers found.
A new survey from the University of California San Diego reveals that fewer than half of Americans expect the upcoming 2026 midterm elections to be free and fair, with only 49% of voters expressing confidence. The survey of 5,016 American adults, conducted from September 1 to 9, also found that trust in the accuracy of national vote counts has significantly dropped since the 2024 presidential election.
This decline in confidence is evident among all partisan groups, with independents showing the most pronounced decrease. Concerns about AI deepfakes and election integrity measures, such as federal immigration officers at polling places, were prominent across party lines, though the impact on voter confidence varied significantly by political affiliation.
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