The March 2024 CAPS-Harris poll revealed that inflation and immigration remain Americans’ most pressing personal concerns. The survey, conducted between March 20 and 21, asked 2,111 registered voters which issues were most important to them personally.
Inflation remains at the top of the list, with 38% saying it is important. This is down 3% from the February survey. Immigration, at 21%, saw a 4% increase from the previous month.
Along partisan lines, Democrats (33%), Republicans (42%), and Independents (40%) share concerns about inflation at similar rates. There is a greater political disparity between those who list immigration as a concern, with 10% of Democrats and 35% of Republicans naming it as a priority. Among Independents polled, 16% listed immigration as a concern.
When asked a slightly different variation of the question–naming issues important to the country (as opposed to the respondents personally)–there was some disparity. Twice as many Democrats (20%) listed immigration as an important issue for the country than those who listed it as an important issue for them personally (10%).
A similar gap exists for Republicans, with 53% saying immigration is the top issue facing the country, contrasted with the 35% who say it is important to them personally.
Among the lowest personal priorities for voters are parental rights in schools (2%) and Israel (1%).
The Harvard CAPS-Harris poll has been conducted monthly since February 2017. Results can be found here.
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