US EditionIn Election 2025, the economy’s still the main thing, according to the AP Voter Poll
- On Tuesday, voters in New Jersey, Virginia, California and New York City cast ballots, with economic worries dominating according to an AP Voter Poll of more than 17,000 respondents.
- Federal budget disruptions have helped drive uncertainty during the federal government shutdown since October, while New Jersey voters cited property taxes and New York City voters pointed to cost of housing.
- Poll data show high dissatisfaction among voters as more than half of voters in New Jersey and Virginia reported anger or dissatisfaction, and roughly 6 in 10 said federal government cuts this year affected their family finances.
- In New Jersey, campaign rhetoric focused on cost-of-living and taxes as Mikie Sherrill attacked costs while Jack Ciattarelli proposed tax cuts, and about half of Virginia voters prioritized the economy.
- Pollsters warn the findings show persistent discontent, with few voters reassured by President Donald Trump's return and mixed economic signals from stock market, inflation and hiring indicators.
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Voters prioritize the economy above immigration and crime, AP Voter Poll finds
WASHINGTON — Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. The results of the expansive survey of more than 17,000 voters in New Jersey, Virginia, California and New York City suggested the public was troubled by an economy that seems trapped by higher prices and fewer job opportunities. And a year after President Donald Trump was brought back …
In Election 2025, economy's still the main thing, according to AP Voter Poll
Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll. The results of the expansive survey of more than 17,000 voters in New Jersey, Virginia, California and New…
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In Election 2025, the economy's still the main thing, according to the AP Voter Poll
Economic worries were the dominant concern as voters cast ballots for Tuesday’s elections, according to preliminary findings from the AP Voter Poll.
'Broad dissatisfaction': Trump gets blaring early warning sign as first exit polls drop
Exit polls from New Jersey and Virginia reveal warning signs for President Donald Trump, with voters expressing "broad dissatisfaction" with the president.While exit polls were once heavily relied on to predict election outcomes, they now offer a snapshot of voter sentiment among in-person voters, g...
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