More than 6 in 10 adults think the president should be determined through the popular vote, not the Electoral College.
According to a new poll from Pew Research Center, only “35% favor keeping the current Electoral College system.”
BIDEN DEMANDS ‘ANSWERS’ ON 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF MARINE JOURNALIST’S ABDUCTION IN SYRIA
In January 2021, when the same question was asked, 55% wanted the president to be decided by popular vote, while 43% wished to keep the current system.
Democrats and Democratic-leaning people are far more likely to support a popular vote, whereas Republicans and right-leaning people prefer the current system. This is relatively consistent with past surveys.
Notably, those between the ages of 18 and 29 were more likely to favor a popular vote, at 70%. Only 28% of the demographic reported preferring the current system.
The numbers shifted accordingly in other age demographics, with older people demonstratively being more likely to support the Electoral College’s ability to decide presidential elections.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
The poll of 6,174 adults in the United States was conducted between June 27 and July 4. The margin of error was plus or minus 1.8 percentage points.
