In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, Republicans more likely to believe there's fraud, CBS News poll finds - CBS News

A CBS News poll found that photo ID requirements for voting receive broad support across the political spectrum, while Republicans are significantly more likely than Democrats to believe voter fraud occurs in U.S. elections. The survey captures divergent views on election security between the two parties at a time when voting access and integrity remain central to political debate. Support for photo ID suggests potential common ground on one election security measure, even as Republicans and Democrats differ sharply on whether fraud is a widespread problem. The findings reflect ongoing partisan divisions over how to balance ballot access with security concerns heading into the 2026 midterm elections. The poll underscores that while voters may agree on specific safeguards, they operate from fundamentally different assumptions about threats to the voting system.