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KEY TAKEAWAY
- Early voters across political parties said the economy was a major factor in determining who they voted for in this presidential race. Inflation came in second as high living costs have made families feel worse off financially.
- The early voters who supported Donald Trump said immigration was the most important factor in how they voted, and the economy came in second.
- The early voters who supported Kamala Harris said protecting democracy was the most impactful factor in how they voted, and access to abortion came in second.
Across all political parties, the highest portion of early voters said the economy was influential in determining who they voted for in this presidential race.
According to a survey conducted by Redfin from the end of October through early November, 63% of voters said the economy was a deciding factor in their vote and inflation was the second-leading concern for voters across parties. According to a recent Gallup survey, more than half of Americans say they and their families are financially worse off today than four years ago.
Both presidential candidates have made the economy a cornerstone of their campaigns. Vice President Kamala Harris has focused her proposals on housing, taxes, and small businesses. Former president Donald Trump’s economic agenda is geared toward foreign trade, U.S. manufacturing and targeted tax reductions.
Early voters who supported former President Donald Trump cited immigration as the most impactful factor, with the economy following second. The majority of early voters who supported Vice President Kamala Harris were concerned about protecting democracy and access to abortion. The economy was the fourth concern for Harris voters.