On Election Day, The Brown and White surveyed voters waiting in line in various polling locations in Bethlehem, including 472 Vine St. and SteelStacks. The Brown and White received 171 responses from voters regarding their trust and confidence in the process of the 2026 midterm election. Of survey participants, 94% are affiliated with Lehigh University as a student, faculty or staff member.
Of the participants, 92.4% trust a great deal or a fair amount that the 2026 midterm election results will be accurate.
Of the participants, 95.9% feel very or somewhat safe and secure voting in person at their polling location.
Of the participants, 76% trust casting a ballot by mail a great deal or a fair amount.
Of the participants, 91.8% are confident a great deal or a fair amount that their votes will be counted nationwide.
Of the participants, 65.5% believe artificial intelligence played a very or somewhat harmful role in this midterm election.
Of the participants, 91.2% said they didn’t face any or much difficulty or barrier when casting their ballot.
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