Economic issues are top of mind for voters in the midterms this year
What one issue would you most like to hear the candidates running for Congress in your district talk about during the campaign? (open end, % among registered voters)
Note: Based on registered voters. Only response options that made up 4% or more of responses are shown here. Refer to topline for full question wording and response list.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted July 6-12, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Economic issues are top of mind for voters in the midterms this year
What one issue would you most like to hear the candidates running for Congress in your district talk about during the campaign? (open end, % among registered voters)
| Category | % | Group |
|---|---|---|
| NET Economy | 29 | subgroup |
| Cost of living/Affordability | 15 | subgroup |
| General economy | 7 | subgroup |
| Taxes | 4 | subgroup |
| Government ethics and reform | 9 | group |
| Immigration | 7 | group |
| Healthcare | 5 | group |
| Foreign policy | 4 | group |
| Trump | 4 | group |
Note: Based on registered voters. Only response options that made up 4% or more of responses are shown here. Refer to topline for full question wording and response list.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted July 6-12, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
