US Voters Evenly Divided on Importance of Economy, Democracy for 2024 Election

Party affiliation and age significantly influence preferences, according to a recent CBS/YouGov poll.

According to a recent CBS/YouGov poll, US voters are evenly split on whether a strong economy or a functioning democracy is the more important issue for the 2024 election.
Party affiliation significantly influences these preferences, with 64% of Democrats prioritizing a functioning democracy and 65% of Republicans emphasizing the importance of a strong economy.
Independent voters are slightly more concerned about democracy (52%) than the economy (48%).
Age also plays a role in these preferences, with voters under 65 leaning towards the economy, while those 65 and older are more concerned with democracy.
The poll, which surveyed 2,870 adults between January 10 and 12, 2024, has a margin of error of ±2.5 points.