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Summary

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Economy

           39%

           State of Democracy
           32%

           Immigration
           14%

           Health Care
           8%

           Foreign Policy
           4%

       Key Takeaway:

       The economy ranks first at 39%, followed by the state
       of democracy at 32%. Together, these two issues account
       for 71% of respondents.

TARRIFS?

AP Voter Poll: The economy and the state of democracy are voters' top issues

By — Associated Press. — Published on Nov 3, 2026

Most voters believe Trump's policies have harmed the U.S. economy Relatively few voters have positive things to say about Trump's economic leadership.

About two-thirds of U.S. midterm voters say Trump's policies have worsened economic conditions in the U.S., while only about 3 in 10 say they've improved things, The AP Voter Poll found. Similarly, about two-thirds of voters said Trump's tariff policies have hurt the national economy.