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Economy tops voters’ list of election issues this year

Economy tops voters’ list of election issues this year
% of registered voters who say each is very important to their vote in the 2026 congressional elections
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Note: Based on registered voters. No answer responses are not shown. Issues named by at least 50% of voters are shown here. Refer to topline for full distribution and list of items.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Economy tops voters’ list of election issues this year
% of registered voters who say each is very important to their vote in the 2026 congressional elections
IssueAll RVs
The economy84
Future of democracy73
Healthcare68
Education62
Immigration59
Foreign policy57
Energy policy54
Violent crime52
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Note: Based on registered voters. No answer responses are not shown. Issues named by at least 50% of voters are shown here. Refer to topline for full distribution and list of items.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Sept. 28-Oct 4, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
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