Polling has shown that voters may find behavior disqualifying yet still support candidates.
It largely depends on the circumstances — including the type of problems, how close an election is and the candidate’s personal appeal.
Extramarital affairs don't seem to matter much to voters unless there are other scandalous allegations.
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An exit poll in the contentious 2025 Virginia attorney general’s race included a striking takeaway, with national implications: People who find candidates’ past behavior disqualifying may still vote for them.
