Marist Poll: “While more than seven in ten Americans say the issues that divide the country pose a serious threat to the nation’s democracy, there has been a steep decline in the proportion of Americans who have this view. In fact, many Americans think most of the key components to the U.S. democracy are working well. There is one exception; a majority of Americans do not think that the nation’s leaders reflect the views of the public when making decisions. A Threat to U.S. Democracy? When thinking about the issues that divide the nation, do you think: There is a serious threat to the future of our democracy or There is not a serious threat to the future of our democracy? Marist Poll National Adults. Interviews conducted December 3rd through December 5th, 2024, n=3,131 MOE +/- 2.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

• More than seven in ten Americans (73%) say that, when thinking about the issues that divide the nation, there is a serious threat to the future of the nation’s democracy. 26% believe there is not a serious threat to democracy.
• The proportion of Americans who believe that a serious threat to U.S. democracy exists is down from 87% in August of 2023. The current proportion of residents with this view is also the lowest since this question was first asked in 2021.
• Democrats (86%) are more likely than independents (74%) and Republicans (61%) to see democracy as hanging in the balance…”