“Only 32% of Americans have high confidence that news orgs will report midterm election results accurately, survey finds”

Key points

• About six in ten Americans have at least some confidence in reporting midterm results.
• But only 32% have quite a bit or great deal of confidence in journalists' work.
• Survey by Medill Local News Initiative and Alliance for Trust in Media involved 1,057 adults.
• Findings align with Gallup showing 33% trust in media to report fully and fairly.
• Differences emerged: Democrats more trusting than Republicans; Republicans perceive manipulation more.