Taylor Orth is a data journalist and public opinion researcher who covers national polling on news, politics, technology, and society. She has a PhD in sociology from Stanford and is now based in Austin, Texas. She can be reached at taylor.orth@yougov.com.
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Women and politics: What Americans think about the 2024 election and how views have changed
Twice as many Americans say that Harris being elected president would be good for women than say Trump being elected would.
31 Oct 2024 - Article
Harris vs. Trump on the issues: Whose policies do voters prefer?
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, we take a deep dive into the policies that registered voters support, the issues they care about, and the candidates they trust to handle them.
25 Oct 2024 - Article
Immigration: What 2024 voters want and which candidate they trust
Trump's supporters place a particularly large emphasis on border enforcement, something Harris' voters are less concerned with.
25 Oct 2024 - Article
Environment and energy: What 2024 voters want and which candidate they trust
Harris generally outperforms Trump on environmental issues, including climate change, air and water quality, and wildlife protection. Trump has the edge for handling oil and gas production.
25 Oct 2024 - Article
Social issues: What 2024 voters want and which candidate they trust
Harris' supporters are far more likely than Trump's to emphasize social issues — both overall and, in particular, abortion and birth control access.
25 Oct 2024 - Article
Crime: What 2024 voters want and which candidate they trust
Gun policy is by far the top crime-related issue for supporters of Harris, while Trump's voters prioritize police funding.
25 Oct 2024 - Article
Health care: What 2024 voters want and which candidate they trust
Harris' specific health care policies — including funding for home care services and investigating anti-competitive behavior by pharmaceutical companies — generally are more popular than Trump’s.
25 Oct 2024 - Article
Foreign policy: What 2024 voters want and which candidate they trust
Roughly three-quarters of voters favor Harris plans for continuing sanctions on Russia, restricting technology exports to China, and upholding commitments to international agreements.
25 Oct 2024 - Article
Education: What 2024 voters want and which candidate they trust
School safety tops the list of education-related issues that voters care most about, including both Harris' and Trump's supporters.
25 Oct 2024 - Article
The Economy: What 2024 voters want and which candidate they trust
Inflation is the most pressing economic issue among all voters, and particularly among Trump supporters.
25 Oct 2024