CNN Poll: Most voters don’t think Trump will concede if he loses the 2024 election
- The CNN poll shows only 30% of voters believe Trump will concede if he loses the 2024 election, with a stark contrast for Kamala Harris, where 73% expect her to concede.
- There is a bipartisan divide on the expectation that losing candidates have an obligation to concede, with 88% supporting this principle overall but only 20% among Trump supporters.
- The poll reflects broader concerns over trust in the electoral process and the Supreme Court, suggesting significant implications for the upcoming election.
A recent CNN poll conducted from October 20 to 23 among 1,704 registered voters in the United States reveals that a significant majority believes Donald Trump will not concede if he loses the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Only 30% of registered voters expect him to accept a loss, while most believe Vice President Kamala Harris would concede if she were to lose. The poll highlights a clear division in perceptions based on candidate affiliation, with 92% of Harris’s supporters expecting her to concede, contrasted by only 57% of Trump’s supporters who feel the same about him. Moreover, a notable 88% of voters affirm that losing candidates should concede once election results are certified. This principle faces a partisan divide, with 20% of Trump supporters believing there is no obligation to concede compared to a mere 3% among Harris supporters. Furthermore, confidence in the Supreme Court's role in resolving election-related disputes is low, with 56% of registered voters indicating they trust the court only slightly or not at all. This skepticism is more pronounced among younger and minority voters. The poll reflects the heightened political tension as the election approaches, revealing significant differences in party loyalty and trust in democratic processes. These insights underscore concerns about future electoral integrity and the continuing polarization surrounding the candidates and their supporters.