Just 26% of registered voters are Very Confident that the votes will be accurately counted this election. Another 42% are Somewhat Confident, but 20% are Not Very Confident, and 6% are Not at All Confident.

The latest Napolitan News survey shows that this lack of confidence regarding the proper counting of votes is not unique to either party. Overall, 24% of Republicans are Very Confident votes are properly counted, and 31% of Democrats are. Each party has 26% who say they are Not Very Confident or Not At All Confident votes are properly counted.

However, when it comes to the more prevalent issue regarding voter fraud, for the first time, voters are more concerned that legitimate voters are being prevented from voting, rather than that non-voters are allowed to vote. Forty-five percent (45%) say the larger problem is that too many legitimate voters are prevented from voting. That's a new high. Meanwhile, 39% disagree, a new low.

From August of 2024 through March of 2026, every survey but 1 showed more concern with non-voters voting. The exception was in February of 2026, when there was an even divide on the question of the bigger problem. However, that seemed to be a fluke when the numbers reverted in March.

This latest October survey is the first time Napolitan News has asked since March.

By a 65%-to-26% margin, Republicans say the bigger issue is that too many non-voters are allowed to vote. By a while 65%-to-22% margin, Democrats say the bigger problem is that too many legitimate voters are prevented from voting. About half of Independents (47%) say they are not sure; but among those who are decided, they are more concerned with preventing legitimate voters from voting by a margin of 38% to 15%.