The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that most Democrats, Republicans and independents see the election as "very important" or "extremely important" to democracy. In your opinion, is this election important to democracy?

The poll findings suggest that many Democrats continue to view Trump as a threat to democracy after he tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election, embraced the rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and threatened to seek retribution against his opponents if he wins reelection. But they also indicate that many of Trump's supporters agree with him that Biden is the real threat to democracy. In your opinion, who is more of a threat to democracy?

"I believe that this is the most important election of my lifetime," said 53-year-old Patricia Seliga-Williams of LaVale, Maryland, an independent who is leaning toward voting for Harris. Do you think this is the most important election of your lifetime?