Most Americans are concerned at least somewhat by the potential for foreign interference in Novembers election, and a majority believes that Russian sought in 2016 to influence the outcome of that race.
The extent of concerns about 2020 election interference breaks largely along partisan lines, with 68% of Biden supporters saying they are “extremely” or “very” concerned about foreign countries influencing how Americans perceive the candidates, according to the poll.
Among supporters of President Donald Trump, 30% are extremely or very concerned, with 29% saying they are somewhat concerned.
Foreign interference, or influence, could theoretically take many shapes.
Austin Wright, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago's Harris School, said it was striking that Americans are not more concerned by the threat of foreign interference given the range of dangers.