Election Spotlight - Top U.S. Issues
- Inflation and jobs remain the primary concerns of Americans heading into the 2024 elections.
- 27% of Americans cite inflation as the most important issue facing the U.S., up from 23% in March.
- 18% of Americans cite jobs and the economy as the most important issue, up from 16% in March.
- However 3 key social issues warrant close attention: immigration, gun laws, and abortion.
- Data from occam indicates a notable trend: topics traditionally aligned with conservative viewpoints, such as immigration, are perceived as increasingly important, whereas issues often associated with liberal stances, including gun control and abortion rights, are showing a decline in importance.
