Half of swing-state voters are concerned about potential violence surrounding the upcoming presidential election, according to a new poll.

The Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll found the fear of violence is shared nearly equally among Democrats and Republicans, with independents expressing even higher levels of concern.

The worries come as President Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare for a June debate and their nominating conventions later this summer.

Concerns about the election extend beyond potential violence. A 60% majority of swing-state voters are worried about misinformation, and 46% fear foreign interference. Although fewer voters question the election’s fairness, legitimacy, and freedom from fraud, the percentage of those with such doubts has increased since March.

The fears of unrest among voters are not unfounded. The 2020 campaign cycle saw widespread protests following the police killing of George Floyd, and more recent demonstrations on college campuses have erupted over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

In addition, anger over Mr. Biden’s victory in the 2020 election led to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, where rioters attempted to stop Congress from certifying the electoral results.

Underlying the concerns is a deep partisan divide. The polarization affects how voters view various issues, from the state of the economy to immigration and abortion. For example, 90% of Republican swing-state voters believe the national economy was better under Mr. Trump, a view shared by only 13% of Democratic voters.

The poll, conducted from May 7-13, surveyed 4,962 registered voters across seven swing states. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 1 percentage point.

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