A recent survey by Pew Research reveals a significant divide in confidence regarding the integrity of upcoming elections, with 90% of supporters for Vice President Kamala Harris expressing belief in a smoothly run election, contrasted by just over half of Donald Trump supporters sharing the same sentiment. This marks a notable shift from 2018, when confidence levels were high among supporters of both major parties.

The current political climate has raised concerns about the potential for a free and fair election in the United States, with some experts asserting that the chances are now at 0%. Earlier this year, conservative think tanks, including the Heritage Foundation and the Texas Public Policy Institute, released a report from their 2024 Transition Integrity Project. This report outlined various scenarios that could threaten the legitimacy of the election, emphasizing perceived lawlessness within the Biden administration.

The report's principal author, Adam Elwanger, highlighted concerns over what he termed \"lawfare\" and the alleged weaponization of government institutions, which he claims have aligned more closely with the Democratic Party. Elwanger cautioned that rhetoric from political figures, such as Harris labeling Trump as a fascist, may lead the public to dismiss serious concerns about election integrity as mere exaggeration.

As the election approaches, these discussions underscore a growing polarization in American political discourse and raise critical questions about the future of electoral trust in the nation.