Politicians over 75 should be required to take mandatory mental-competency tests with results released to the public
Democrats79%
Republicans85%
Independents75%
Source: The Economist/YouGov, Jul. 3, 2024
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Cognitive Testing
The Economist/YouGov, Jul. 3, 2024
Details
| Question | Some have proposed mandatory mental-competency tests for politicians over 75 years old with results released to the public. Would you support or oppose such tests? |
| Response | Support |
| Poll Main Page | The debate’s aftermath and the Supreme Court |
| Interview Period | Jun. 30, 2024 to Jul. 2, 2024 |
| Sample Size | 1,608 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in early July 2024, the only 2024 presidential debate had recently occurred. During it, President Biden faltered in several of his responses, raising questions about his cognitive abilities. |