54% Say Economy Will Be Most Important Midterm Issue
No issue will be more important than the economy in deciding how they vote in this year’s midterm elections, most voters say.
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September 15, 2026
December 26, 2024
57% Favor FBI Probe of Liz Cheney
A majority of voters want former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney to answer for her role in the committee that investigated the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
December 26, 2024
Most Favor Confirming RFK Jr. Nomination
A majority of voters support Senate confirmation for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services.
December 24, 2024
41% Blame Mental Health for Mass Shootings
In the wake of last week’s shooting at Christian school in Wisconsin, a plurality of voters see mental health as a leading factor in such crimes.
September 2, 2024
Did the Government Lie About Jobs?
Most voters suspect politics was involved in the overestimate of job creation that the federal government recently admitted.
May 27, 2024
Voters Don’t Trust ‘Race Card’ Politics
With racial rhetoric beginning to stir the presidential campaign, most voters still believe politicians who play the so-called “race card” aren’t really helping minorities.
March 29, 2024
56% See Government as a Threat to Religious Rights
Amid warnings about “Christian nationalism,” the number of voters who view the U.S. government as a threat to religious liberty has sharply increased.
August 8, 2023
Trump Indictment: Democrats Approve, But Other Voters, Not So Much
Democratic voters overwhelmingly approve the indictment of former President Donald Trump on charges related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
July 28, 2023
Biden or Trump? We’re Doomed, Many Voters Say
As the 2024 election shapes up as a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, a large percentage of voters think the country is doomed if their preferred candidate loses.
July 12, 2023
Ukraine or Taiwan? Voters Divided Over U.S. Defense Priorities
Most Democrats believe the war in Ukraine should be America’s top defense priority, while Republicans and independents are more worried about a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
June 30, 2023
GOP Has Edge With Independent Voters on Corruption Issue
Republicans are more trusted to deal with corruption in government, especially among independent voters.
May 25, 2023
Durham Report: 63% Believe Russia Smear Was ‘Hit Job’ Against Trump
A majority of voters want consequences for Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials who promoted false accusations of “Russian collusion” against former President Donald Trump.
October 4, 2022
Election Integrity: 61% Say Issue Is Very Important
Preventing cheating in elections is a priority for voters, who expect the issue to be important in next month’s midterm elections.
September 21, 2022
Republicans Still Have Edge in Voter Enthusiasm
With the midterm elections less than seven weeks away, more Republicans than Democrats say they’re very excited to vote this fall.
September 20, 2022
42% Say Ukraine War Has Made U.S. National Security Worse
Most voters believe national security will be an important issue in November, and are more likely to view the war in Ukraine as harmful to U.S. interests.
September 1, 2022
Majority Still ‘Very Concerned’ About Economy
Worries about the American economy have eased somewhat in recent months, but the issue remains a top concern for most voters.
August 24, 2022
62% Say Media Bias Getting Worse
Most voters still believe “fake news” is a serious problem, and don’t trust the political news they get from the media.
August 22, 2022
Inflation, Crime Still Top Concerns for Voters
The issues most important to American voters haven’t changed all year, as inflation and violent crime remain atop the list.
August 16, 2022
Garland’s Favorability Now at 36%
More voters still have a negative perception of Attorney General Merrick Garland than view him favorably, and don’t think he’s doing a better job than his predecessors.
August 11, 2022
Most Americans Still Oppose Military Draft
Despite reports of recruiting shortfalls by the U.S. military, fewer than one-in-four Americans are in favor of a military draft.
