Economy News Economy Is The Top Issue For Voters

Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime in Election 2025, AP Voter Poll finds

Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. Read More

Trump doubles down on the economy despite a strong rebuke from voters

Even as Republicans have started to feel political heat on economic issues, Trump has continued to insist that the economy is better than ever. Read More

Exit poll shows economy, affordability were top of mind for voters

An NBC News exit poll found that the economy and cost of living were the most important issues for voters in places that held high-profile elections Tuesday. Read More

How the economy flipped from a red to blue issue, according to exit polls

Back then, about two-thirds of voters said the economy was in bad shape, according to the results of the ABC News exit poll. Forty-seven percent of voters said their own financial situation was worse ... Read More

New Jersey voters' top issue for 2024 election is the economy, new poll shows

As the 2024 presidential race wraps up, New Jersey voters are most focused on economic concerns, according to a recent Rutgers-Eagleton poll. Read More

Economic concerns drive voters in election races nationwide

Tuesday's elections saw economic concerns drive voter decisions across the country, including in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey. Read More

Economic anxiety keys Dem sweep in high-stakes races as left leverages voter frustration

Democrats claimed victory in a trio of high-stakes elections in New Jersey, New York and Virginia that largely focused on economic anxiety and affordability issues. Read More

Trump's bright view of the economy doesn't match what voters are seeing

NBC News exit polls from Tuesday's elections showed voters are deeply worried about pocketbook issues and the direction of the country. Read More

It’s not about inflation or the economy — the election instead delivered a ‘wake-up call’ on affordability politics, top pollster says

"But make no mistake, how much you pay at the cash register is going to determine who you vote for in these elections." ... Read More

Latino voters cite affordability, economy as top concerns in new poll ahead of 2026 midterm elections

A sweeping new survey of 3,000 registered Latino voters across the country finds that economic anxiety continues to dominate the political mood heading into the 2026 midterm elections, with cost of ... Read More

Economy top of mind as Democrats sweep historic Virginia election

According to early results of an NBC News exit poll, 49% of voters said the economy is their most important issue. Read More

What issues most concern Latino voters headed into the 2026 mid-term elections?

The cost of living, housing, jobs, health care and immigration top concerns for Latino voters in Arizona ahead of 2026 midterm elections, poll says. Read More