An election day survey of more than 79,000 participants revealed that financial distress is widespread, with 44% reporting their family finances worsened over the prior two years. Nearly eight in 10 citizens noted that inflation caused severe or moderate hardship, primarily through rising expenses for fuel and everyday groceries. Furthermore, a decisive majority placed the blame directly on national governance, with nearly two-thirds asserting that President Donald Trump's policies deteriorated overall conditions and drove up consumer prices.
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Severe voter dissatisfaction is widespread, with 75% reporting feeling angry or dissatisf…: Severe voter dissatisfaction is widespread, with 75% reporting feeling angry or dissatisfied with the nation's current direction.
Nearly two-thirds of surveyed voters believe President Donald Trump's specific policies a…: Nearly two-thirds of surveyed voters believe President Donald Trump's specific policies actively worsened the country's economic conditions.
Expressing opposition to Donald Trump served as an active voting motivation for 43% of th…: Expressing opposition to Donald Trump served as an active voting motivation for 43% of the surveyed electorate.
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The economy and the state of democracy have been named as the top issues for US voters, according to an election day poll.
The survey - officially called the Voter Poll - asks tens of thousands of the American electorate their opinions and motivations, and providing a breakdown by age, gender, education and other demographics.
Polling company SSRS collects data on behalf of a consortium of news companies, and the survey is a representative sample of American voters in the run up to the election, and includes exit polling of both early and on the day voters.
Here are some of the breakdowns from the 2026 voter poll. Like all surveys they are estimates; the numbers are also likely to be updated as more data arrives.
Economy ranked as top issue
Some 39% of those asked in the poll of more than 79,000 people said the economy was the most important issue, while 32% put the state of democracy top.
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