Voters across the United States have identified the economy as their primary concern in the midterm elections, according to a major survey of over 79,000 participants. The data indicates that 39% of voters consider the economy the most important issue facing the country, followed by the state of democracy at 32% and immigration at 14%. Additionally, 75% of respondents described the current state of the national economy as poor or not good.
As polls began to close across various states, a White House official described the administration's mood as cautiously optimistic regarding the outcome. The elections will determine control of all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate, which are currently held by the Republican Party.
While early results are expected from states with safe seats, officials noted that competitive races may take longer to certify. The survey, conducted by SSRS, also revealed that nearly eight in 10 voters experienced financial hardship due to inflation over the past year, with a majority attributing rising prices to President Trump's policies.
