# Most Americans voted in an election over the past two years

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## Reading

Voting tops the list of political actions Americans say they have taken over the past two years: 72% report voting in a national or local election, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.

Smaller shares say they contacted a public official or attended a political forum (24%), put up a sign, wore a button, or posted on social media about a political issue (21%), donated to a candidate or a social cause (17%), worked with others on a problem facing their city or neighborhood (17%), or attended a protest, march, or rally (12%). One-in-five (20%) say they did none of these.

## Topline

Over the past two years have you

Most Americans voted in an election over the past two years.

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- Voted in a national or local election (e.g., presidential, midterm, city council, school board): 72.2%
- Contacted a public official or attended a political forum (e.g., a local government meeting): 23.7%
- Put up a political sign, wore a political button, or posted on social media about a political issue: 21.4%
- None of the above: 20.2%
- Donated to a political candidate or a social cause you care about: 17.2%
- Worked or cooperated with others to try to solve a problem affecting your city or neighborhood: 16.9%
- Attended a political protest, march, or rally: 11.9%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2026-03-06 → 2026-03-16
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.6%
- Module: Module 4: Identity, Politics, & Social Trust
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/omnibus-2026-044#q-4-8](https://reports.verasight.io/r/omnibus-2026-044#q-4-8)

## Citation

Verasight Client Omnibus Survey #2026-044, fielded March 6-16, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.6%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/omnibus-2026-044#q-4-8](https://reports.verasight.io/r/omnibus-2026-044#q-4-8)