Two-thirds of Americans think a revolution is likelier now than at any point in a century
Core finding
Verasight surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults from September 25 to 30, 2026. Asked to choose, 65.7% of Americans say a revolution in America is more likely today than at any time in the past 100 years, and 34.3% say less likely.
The question offered only two answers, more likely or less likely, so it does not capture people who see no change. It measures expectations, not a prediction of unrest.
Topline distribution
Two-thirds of Americans think a revolution is likelier now than at any point in a century.
If you had to choose: Compared to any time in the past 100 years, is a revolution in America more or less likely today?
n = 1,000 · Sep 25–30, 2026 · MoE ±3.5%
Methodology
Full 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 | Sep 25–30, 2026 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.5% |
| Module | Democracy, Politics, & Participation |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report
If you had to choose: Compared to any time in the past 100 years, is a revolution in America more or less likely today?
Cite this question
APSA Omnibus Survey #2026-153, fielded September 25-30, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.5%.