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 November 8, 2024 → Survey conducted on November 8, 2024 on 2968 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

This election was more focused on the issues than past elections

33%

This election was less focused on the issues than past elections

29%

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

19%

Not sure

18%

This election was more focused on the issues than past elections

33%

This election was less focused on the issues than past elections

29%

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

19%

Not sure

18%

The Republicans in Congress favorability

The Democrats in Congress favorability

Donald Trump favorability

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Two-thirds of Democrats say race relations have gotten worse since 2016 but Republicans are split

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