In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, Republicans more likely to believe there's fraud, CBS News poll finds

March 20, 2026

TL;DR

Photo ID to vote and proving citizenship to register have broad, often bipartisan support.
Republicans are more likely to believe in widespread voter fraud, often thinking it occurs in cities and Democratic areas, though not an overwhelming majority of them.
Democrats express concern that proof of citizenship requirements may prevent eligible citizens from voting.
Most Americans believe their own states, rather than the federal government, should have the final say in how elections are run.
A majority of Americans view voting by mail favorably, with those who vote by mail being particularly inclined to hold this view.
Republicans are more likely to believe that non-citizens illegally vote in federal elections and that mail balloting brings more fraud.
Views on federal oversight of elections tend to align with the party in power, with Republicans wanting more federal oversight during the Biden administration and Democrats wanting more during a Republican administration.
Despite concerns about fraud, most Americans express some confidence in their local and state election administration and believe their own votes will be counted correctly.

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