JUNE 16, 2020: Thirty percent (30%) of voters ([link removed])_pandemic,_2020) nationwide rate the economy as the top issue facing the nation today. A Ballotpedia national survey found that 17% view healthcare as most important, 16% name civil rights, and 11% say law and order. No other issue reaches double-digit support at this time.[1] ([link removed])
Other polling has shown that healthcare and the economy have been top issues for years. However, both terms have taken on a different tone in the coronavirus pandemic era.
When it comes to issue priorities, there are significant partisan and demographic differences.
Civil rights is the top issue for 24% of Democrats ([link removed]) . Twenty-three percent (23%) say healthcare and 20% name the economy as most important.[1] ([link removed])
For Republicans ([link removed]) , the economy is far and away the top issue. Forty-one percent (41%) of GOP voters consider it most important followed by law and order (20%) and healthcare (13%).[1] ([link removed])
Among independents ([link removed]) , the economy is number one (30%). That parallels the Republican view. However, unlike Republicans, number two on the list for independents is the issue of civil rights (15%).[1] ([link removed])
Voters under 35 see civil rights as most important. Older voters place a higher priority on the economy and healthcare.[1] ([link removed])
Among black voters, civil rights is number one. Among white and Hispanic voters, the economy is seen as a top priority.[1] ([link removed])
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