Study: Stress Levels Soar as Americans Fear Election Violence and Threat to Democracy

By Stacy M. Brown | The Washington Informer | Word In BlackThis& post& was originally published on& The Washington InformerWith a growing number of Republican-led states enacting laws that complicate the voting process, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference is working to combat voter suppression through emphasizing the importance of understanding voting options, deadlines, and eligibility requirements. Credit: Washington Informer/Robert R. Roberts(WIB) – A new “Stress in America” poll by the American Psychological Association (APA) reveals that Americans are under immense stress as the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, with over 70% fearing that the election results could lead to violence. Conducted by The Harris Poll, the survey highlights the pervasive anxiety triggered by political and societal concerns.The poll shows that 77% of adults cite concerns about the nation’s future as their top stressor, followed closely by economic worries (73%), and the upcoming election itself (69%). Stress-related to the election had risen slightly compared to 2020, when 68% of respondents expressed concern, and significantly from 2016, when only 52% reported similar stress levels.Worry about the potential fallout from the election is widespread, with 72% of adults fearing that the results could lead to violence and 56% concerned that...