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With eight days left until November 5, the 2024 presidential election continues to dominate national headlines and social media alike. Americans from all sides of the political spectrum are sharing their thoughts on the candidates and which side they want to win. By this point, most people have also determined who is and isn't going to secure their vote.

Folks are likewise weighing in on the down ballot races. This includes elections for the House and Senate. Given Republicans' narrow majority in the House and Democrats' tight control of the Senate, virtually anything is possible. By all accounts, both major political parties want to expand congressional power and pass their preferred agendas.

Four years ago, Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, despite claims to the contrary from former President Trump and his GOP allies. Next week, Americans will learn whether or not Trump returns for another tenure or if Vice President Harris becomes the first female president-elect.

With all that's on the line, many Americans are concerned about potential outbreaks of violence from the losing side.

Here's where the American people stand

The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research just released a poll that reveals the following: 41% of people feel quite concerned about violence in the aftermath of November 5.

35% of folks are moderately worried, while just 23% harbor little to no fear over this.

Across the board, however, voters are much less split on how Harris vs. Trump would handle an election loss. 77% agree the vice president would concede if she fails to make it across the finish line early next month. However, 65% of Americans feel Trump would not concede yet another electoral loss.

Right now, polls show Harris and Trump virtually deadlocked and certainly within the margin of error. By all accounts, this year's presidential race is very unlikely to be a landslide for either contender. Swing states like North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, and Arizona each hold pivotal electoral votes that will make or break either candidate.

Across the country, millions of Americans have already cast their ballots for the White House election and other down ballot races. Others will vote early later this week or wait for Election Day on November 5.