Rasmussen Poll: Almost Half Say Inflation, Economy Top Issues

Forty-eight percent of likely voters say inflation and the economy are the most important issues in next Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to a new poll from Rasmussen Reports.

Here are how the poll results, released on Tuesday, break down:

• 26% of likely voters say inflation is the most important issue.
• 22% say economy.
• 19% say abortion rights.
• 8% say illegal immigration.
• 8% say climate change.
• 7% say violent crime.
• 2% say the war in Ukraine.
• 2% say LGBTQ right.
• 33% of Republicans say the top issue is inflation.
• 31% of Democrats say the top issue is abortion rights.
• 27% of independents say inflation is the key issue.

The poll, conducted Oct. 23-27, surveyed 2,050 likely voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 2 percentage points.