Most Americans feel at least one candidate usually shares their views

May 16–17, 2023 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.3%Source report ↗

Core finding

Most Americans (63%) say they usually feel there is at least one candidate for elected office who shares most of their views, according to a May 2023 Verasight survey.

The other 37% usually feel that none of the candidates for office represent their views well.

Topline distribution

Most Americans feel at least one candidate usually shares their views.

Which of the following comes closer to your view of candidates for political office, even if neither is exactly right?

I usually feel like there is at least one candidate for elected office who shares most of my views.
62.7%
I usually feel like none of the candidates for office represent my views well.
37.3%

n = 1,000 · May 16–17, 2023 · MoE ±3.3%

ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUnited States adults
Field datesMay 16–17, 2023
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.3%
ModuleAAPOR 2023 Omnibus Survey #2023-036
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    Which of the following comes closer to your view of candidates for political office, even if neither is exactly right?

    verasight-aapor-2023.tiiny.co

Cite this question

AAPOR 2023 Omnibus Survey #2023-036, fielded May 16-17, 2023, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.3%.