Politics · 2026 survey
Vote Driver
Which one of the following will matter most in deciding how you vote this November?
29% of young men say inflation and the cost of living will matter most in how they vote, with housing second at 14%.
Topline, all respondents
- Inflation and the cost of living28.9%
- Housing costs and being able to afford a place to live13.9%
- Immigration9.5%
- Jobs and the entry-level job market8.6%
- Health care costs8.2%
- Crime and public safety6.6%
- The war in Iran6.5%
- Tariffs and trade5.8%
- Student loans and the cost of college4.1%
- Unsure8%
Most common answer
Inflation and the cost of living
Share
28.9%
Respondents
800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30
The numbers
| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Inflation and the cost of living | 28.9 |
| Housing costs and being able to afford a place to live | 13.9 |
| Immigration | 9.5 |
| Jobs and the entry-level job market | 8.6 |
| Health care costs | 8.2 |
| Crime and public safety | 6.6 |
| The war in Iran | 6.5 |
| Tariffs and trade | 5.8 |
| Student loans and the cost of college | 4.1 |
| Unsure | 8.0 |
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Citation
The Lafayette Company, Young American Men Survey 2026, “Which one of the following will matter most in deciding how you vote this November?”. 800 registered voters, men aged 18 to 30, fielded by Cygnal, September 15–18, 2026, margin of error ±3.46%. youngamericanmen.com/data/2026/vote-driver
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