# Seven in ten want the officials they agree with to stay civil toward opponents

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## Reading

When it comes to their own side, most Americans want civility: 69% would prefer that the elected officials they agree with stay civil and respectful toward those they disagree with, according to a Verasight survey conducted May 22-28, 2025.

One-in-ten (10%) would rather see those officials be uncivil and attack their opponents. Another 12% are unsure, and 9% say there are no elected officials they agree with.

## Topline

Would you prefer it if elected officials you agree with are civil and respectful or would you like to see them be uncivil and attack those you disagree with?

Seven in ten want the officials they agree with to stay civil toward opponents.

Net findings combine adjacent response options from the same scale.

- I would prefer it if elected officials I agree with were civil and respectful to those I disagree with: 68.5%
- I’m not sure: 12.1%
- I would prefer it if elected officials I agree with were uncivil and attack those I disagree with: 10.1%
- There are no elected officials I agree with: 9.2%

## 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: 2025-05-22 → 2025-05-28
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.1%
- Module: Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

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## Citation

Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040, fielded May 22-28, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.1%.

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