Figure 35: Explanations for Low Level of Trust in Election Results

Q37. Is there a specific reason as to why your level of trust is low when it comes to the accuracy of the election results in your riding? (Base: n=66; those with low trust in accuracy of results; Dk/nr: 15%)

This horizontal bar chart shows the reasons why respondents do not trust the accuracy of the election results in their riding by percentage. The breakdown is as follows:

Total

• Mistrust of government or politics, 24 percent
• Not aware/informed of the by-election, 17 percent
• Concerns with potential human error, 6 percent
• Concerns with fairness or integrity, 5 percent
• Concerns with low turnout or a surprising outcome, 3 percent
• Dissatisfaction with electoral services, 1 percent
• Not informed about the candidates or campaigns, 1 percent
• Other, 29 percent