The economy remains the top issue for voters in the midterms | Pew Research Center

October 20, 2022

1. The midterm elections and views of Biden

The economy remains the top issue for voters in the midterms

The economy remains the top issue for voters in the midterms

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The economy remains the top issue for voters in the midterms

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1. The midterm elections and views of Biden
Midterm election preferences differ substantially by race, age and education
GOP voters have given more thought to the upcoming election than Democratic voters
White voters, older voters and those with a college degree more likely to say they are motivated to vote and that it ‘really matters’ who wins control of Congress
Voters who cast ballots in 2020 presidential, but not in the 2018 midterm, prefer GOP if they vote this year
The economy remains the top issue for voters in the midterms
Republican and Democratic voters are deeply divided over race, gender, Islam and foreign policy
Most Republicans strongly disapprove of Biden’s job performance; far fewer Democrats strongly approve