About half concerned Republicans could try to overturn midterm results: Survey

A growing share of Americans are expressing deep unease over potential Republican efforts to challenge the legitimacy of November’s midterm election results, according to a new poll. The survey reveals nearly half of respondents fear the GOP could resort to "illegal means" to overturn the outcome, reflecting persistent concerns about election integrity. While opinions remain closely divided, the findings underscore lingering tensions ahead of the vote. The results highlight how election security and trust in democratic processes continue to dominate public discourse.

A new poll released Friday suggests half of Americans are concerned Republicans may try to overturn the results of November’s midterm election. Fifty percent of respondents to the New York Times/Siena University survey said they were either "very" or "somewhat worried" the GOP may use “illegal means” to overturn the election, compared to 49 percent...