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by Causes | 11.5.18

Tomorrow is voting day in the USA, and by all accounts, this election has stirred up more engagement and strong positions than we’ve seen in quite a while.
We want to hear from you: What’s your top issue right now? Is there a single one that you consider more important than anything else, or are you looking at a variety of factors when you choose which candidates to support?
Let us know what matters to you, and why.

The issues, by the numbers

According to a September Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, corruption and malfeasance in the federal government was a top issue for an overwhelming majority of voters.

A recent Pew Research survey found that 76 percent of registered voters say Supreme Court appointments will be a “very important” part of their 2018 midterm vote in November.

The Pew survey also found that health care was a crucial voting issue for 75 percent of respondents, and the economy was to 74 percent.

A new Gallup poll found that healthcare is extremely or very important to 80 percent of Americans.

The Gallup poll also found that the economy was important to 78 percent of respondents, which is the lowest in any recent midterm.

What do you think?

What’s your top issue? Why? Tell your reps what you think, then share your thoughts below.

—Sara E. Murphy

(Photo Credit: iStock.com / JasonDoiy)

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