Politics · 2026 survey
Policy Direction Impact
Which of the following would make the biggest difference in your own life? Select up to TWO options.
38% of young men say lower grocery and everyday costs would make the biggest difference in their own life, then cheaper housing at 32%.
Topline, all respondents
- Lowering the cost of groceries and everyday goods38.4%
- Making housing cheaper to rent or buy31.9%
- Tax cuts for people at my income level19.4%
- Better access to mental health care18.1%
- More entry-level jobs that do not require a degree17.9%
- Cutting the cost of a college degree or canceling student debt16.5%
- More support for young fathers and young families15.5%
- Paid apprenticeships and training for skilled trades15.1%
- None of these would make a difference3%
- Unsure4.5%
Most common answer
Lowering the cost of groceries and everyday goods
Share
38.4%
Respondents
800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30
The numbers
| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Lowering the cost of groceries and everyday goods | 38.4 |
| Making housing cheaper to rent or buy | 31.9 |
| Tax cuts for people at my income level | 19.4 |
| Better access to mental health care | 18.1 |
| More entry-level jobs that do not require a degree | 17.9 |
| Cutting the cost of a college degree or canceling student debt | 16.5 |
| More support for young fathers and young families | 15.5 |
| Paid apprenticeships and training for skilled trades | 15.1 |
| None of these would make a difference | 3.0 |
| Unsure | 4.5 |
Embed
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Citation
The Lafayette Company, Young American Men Survey 2026, “Which of the following would make the biggest difference in your own life? Select up to TWO options.”. 800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30, fielded by Cygnal, September 15–18, 2026, margin of error ±3.46%. youngamericanmen.com/data/2026/policy-direction-impact
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