The economy, inflation and crime are the three most important issues for voters to trust the Republicans to handle, according to a new poll.

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According to a poll of 2,005 registered voters, the economy, inflation and crime are the top issues voters will consider when casting their votes on November 8.

More voters said the economy would be the most important factor in their voting decisions than any other issue.

45% of voters trust Republicans in Congress to deal with the economy, compared with 39% who trust Democrats, and 42% who trust the GOP on inflation.

More voters trust Republicans than Democrats to deal with crime, but they have more faith in Democrats when it comes to gun policy.

The majority of voters think the economy will get worse in the next year, and almost all of them are worried about the economy.

When asked which party they would vote for if the election were held today, a majority of voters chose Democrats and a minority chose Republicans.

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A number of surveys have shown that voters are more concerned about the economy than they are about abortion access. According to a New York Times/Siena poll, only 5% of likely voters think abortion is the most important problem facing the country. A majority of the voters in the Times and Siena poll said they would vote for a Republican congressional candidate.

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When asked about the January 6 Capitol riot, most survey respondents said they definitely or probably believe that Donald Trump tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Republicans are gaining ground with voters due to economic concerns.

Voters in competitive congressional districts are more likely to vote for the Republican party.

The voters are pessimistic about the economy and inflation.