81% of voters rank economy as top concern, crime & health care trail

By Vivek Dubey

CNBC-TV18.com

Published Sept 11, 2024

Economy

81% of voters consider the economy as "very important" to their vote, reflecting ongoing concerns about inflation and financial stability.

Health care

65% of voters rank health care highly. Rising costs and access to services are central concerns, especially for supporters of Kamala Harris.

Supreme Court

63% of voters view Supreme Court appointments as a key factor. This reflects concerns about future rulings on critical social and legal issues.

Foreign policy

62% of voters see foreign policy as a top concern, particularly in relation to national security, international alliances, and global diplomacy.

Crime

61% of voters prioritise violent crime. The issue resonates more with Trump supporters, highlighting law enforcement and public safety debates.

Immigration

61% voters consider immigration "very important," with a 21-point increase among Trump supporters since 2020, reflecting border security concerns.

Gun policy

56% of voters rate gun policy highly, with debates centring on gun control versus rights. This issue deeply divides Harris and Trump supporters.

Abortion

51% of voters see abortion as critical, with a major spike in its importance for Harris supporters after Roe v. Wade's overturn.

Racial and ethnic inequality

Only 37% of voters rate racial and ethnic inequality as a priority, with the issue significantly less important for Trump supporters.

Climate change

37% of voters consider climate change as "very important." While Harris supporters focus on this, only 11% of Trump supporters prioritise it.