The vast majority believe the Constitution guarantees adults the right to vote
Core finding
Most Americans say the U.S. Constitution gives adult citizens the right to vote; 86% hold that view, according to a September 2023 Verasight survey.
Just 6% say it does not, while the remaining 8% are unsure.
Topline distribution
The vast majority believe the Constitution guarantees adults the right to vote.
Do you believe the United States Constitution gives adult citizens a right to vote?
n = 2,000 · Sep 7–13, 2023 · MoE ±2.3%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | United States adults |
| Field dates | Sep 7–13, 2023 |
| Base (unweighted) | 2,000 |
| Margin of error | ±2.3% |
| Module | 2023 APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-apsa-2023.tiiny.co
Do you believe the United States Constitution gives adult citizens a right to vote?
Cite this question
2023 APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071, fielded September 7-13, 2023, N=2,000 United States adults, +/- 2.3%.