Thinking about this year's presidential election cycle in comparison with other elections you remember, would you say that:

Thinking about this year's presidential election cycle in comparison with other elections you remember, would you say that: Published on October 17, 2024 → Survey conducted on October 17, 2024 on 4849 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

This election is more focused on the issues than past elections

31%

This election is less focused on the issues than past elections

29%

This election is about as focused on the issues as past elections

21%

Not sure

19%

This election is more focused on the issues than past elections

31%

This election is less focused on the issues than past elections

29%

This election is about as focused on the issues as past elections

21%

Not sure

19%

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