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 August 6, 2024 → Survey conducted on August 6, 2024 on 2966 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Very important

23%

Somewhat important

30%

Not very important

16%

Not important at all

11%

I don’t plan to vote for president this year

Not sure

13%

Very important

23%

Somewhat important

30%

Not very important

16%

Not important at all

11%

I don’t plan to vote for president this year

Not sure

13%

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