U.S. voters most important issue 2024
A survey conducted in October 2024 found that the most important issue for 24 percent of Americans was inflation and prices. A further 11 percent of respondents were most concerned about jobs and the economy.
Most important issue for voters in the United States as of October 2024
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Release date
October 2024
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Region
United States
Survey time period
October 26 to 29, 2024
Number of respondents
1,587 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
U.S. adults
Method of interview
Online interview
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YouGov. (October 30, 2024). Most important issue for voters in the United States as of October 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 25, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1362236/most-important-voter-issues-us/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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