Economy Ranks as Top Issue in Midterms for All Voters – But Partisans Differ Over the Importance of Other Issues

Pew Research Center · Reem Nadeem · last updated October 8, 2026 – 10:58 AM

The economy is the dominant issue for midterm voters in this fall’s congressional elections. As Americans express growing concerns about economic conditions and the cost of necessities, 84% of registered voters say the economy is very important to their midterm vote. It is the top issue among both voters who prefer Republican candidates in the […]

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