How important will the presidential candidates’ choice of running mates be in your vote for president this year?

How important will the presidential candidates’ choice of running mates be in your vote for president this year? Published on July 16, 2024 → Survey conducted on July 16, 2024 on 3003 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Very important

23%

Somewhat important

26%

Not very important

18%

Not important at all

15%

I don’t plan to vote for president this year

Not sure

13%

Very important

23%

Somewhat important

26%

Not very important

18%

Not important at all

15%

I don’t plan to vote for president this year

Not sure

13%

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