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The United States is the oldest continuous democracy in the world, and a model and inspiration for other nations seeking to build democratic institutions. One of the core pillars of American liberty is a free press. Pew conducts opinion surveys that track public attitudes toward the press and politics. At the same time, Pew issues major reports that examine long-term trends in the political values of Americans, as well as their views on policy issues and priorities, political knowledge, and news interest.

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November 1, 2024 17 states haven’t had a female U.S. senator, and 18 haven’t had a woman governor

Five races for U.S. Senate and two for governor feature a major-party nominee who, if elected, would be the first woman in their state to hold the office.

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October 31, 2024 Americans’ top sources of political news ahead of the 2024 election

Among those who listed a main source of political news, six-in-ten say that their source is part of the “mainstream media.”

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October 30, 2024 For decades, most U.S. House seats have mainly been won by the incumbent party

In 2020, 93% of districts were retained by the same party; only 18 of 435 districts (4%) flipped.

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October 24, 2024 Key facts about U.S. poll workers

What do poll workers do, and how many typically help in general elections? Read about state requirements for these temporary election staffers and more.

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October 22, 2024 Dissatisfaction with democracy is widespread in Japan ahead of snap election

Ahead of Japan's election on Oct. 27, here are four key facts about people's views of democracy and political parties in the country.

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October 17, 2024 Key facts about union members and the 2024 election

About six-in-ten voters who belong to a union identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party, while about four-in-ten associate with the GOP.

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October 17, 2024 How Americans See Men and Masculinity

Republican men stand out in views of their own masculinity, the impact of changing gender roles and men's progress in recent decades.

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October 16, 2024 Turks Lean Negative on Erdoğan, Give National Government Mixed Ratings

55% of Turks have an unfavorable view of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and about half lack confidence in the national government.

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