Claimant
Rasmussen Reports (polling, May 5-7, 2026 survey of 982 likely voters)
Source
Rasmussen Reports — Election Integrity: Voting Machines Still Raise Concerns·Center-right (Rasmussen is a right-leaning pollster)
Notes
Rasmussen's own right-leaning orientation should be noted when contextualizing the framing. The 96% paper trail statistic (Bipartisan Policy Center) provides important counter-context: the vast majority of 2026 voters will vote on paper-verifiable ballots.
Coverage Gap
Left-leaning and centrist outlets have not prominently covered this specific poll in the results returned.
