US voters name economy and state of democracy as top issues, poll says
An election-day poll says the economy and the state of democracy are the top issues for US voters.
According to a 2026 election-day poll, voters in the United States cite the economy and the state of democracy as their top concerns. The survey, conducted by polling company SSRS on behalf of a consortium of news organizations, sampled over 79,000 American voters. The majority of respondents viewed the economy as "not so good or poor," with only a small percentage considering it "excellent or good."
Additionally, a significant portion of voters, 65%, believe that former President Donald Trump's policies have negatively impacted the nation's economic conditions.
In terms of political polarization, the poll revealed clear differences in voting patterns based on age, gender, and education. Women generally favored Democratic candidates for the House, while men were more evenly split between the two parties. Younger voters, under 45 years old, were predominantly Democratic, while the 65 and older demographic favored Republicans.
Furthermore, voters with a college education tended to lean Democratic, whereas those without a college degree were more likely to support Republican candidates.
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