November Tue, 2024
New Jersey Voters Rank Economy No. 1 Issue, Followed by Immigration, Character and Reproductive Rights
When it comes to what’s most important in deciding who to vote for in the 2024 presidential election, New Jersey registered voters – much like the rest of the nation – say, it’s the economy, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Voters cite the economy or fiscal issues as No. 1 (22%), followed by immigration (13%), candidate character (11%) and then reproductive rights (9%). Voters round out their top 10 issues with opposition to the other candidate (5%), candidate competence (5%), saving or preserving democracy (4%), foreign policy and international relations (3%), human rights (4%) and crime and safety (2%).
November Tue, 2023
What’s Most Important to New Jersey Voters on Election Day? Taxes and the Economy, of Course.
Despite mudslinging and legislative battles throughout the Garden State echoing national culture wars, New Jersey voters still care most about taxes and the economy and say they will be the biggest factors in casting their ballots on Election Day, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. What voters view as most important varies greatly, but a plurality – a combined 40 percent – volunteer something related to fiscal issues: 18 percent cite the economy, 16 percent say taxes, including property taxes, and six percent cite something about cost of living and affordability.
October Mon, 2022
Majority of New Jerseyans Support Inflation Reduction Act but Don’t Think It Will Help Their Family Finances
New Jerseyans are cutting back on spending amidst rising prices, and while two-thirds support the Inflation Reduction Act, nearly the same number don’t think the legislation will be helpful to them personally, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton poll.
December Thu, 2014
NEW JERSEY VOTERS DISLIKE CHRISTIE’S HANDLING OF ECONOMY, TAXES; GOVERNOR’S FAVORABILITY REMAINS NEGATIVE, RUTGERS POLL FINDS
With speculation heating up about a Chris Christie presidential bid in 2016, the governor’s ratings with New Jersey voters are lukewarm at best, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Showing little change from October, 44 percent of registered voters feel favorable toward Christie, while 46 percent feel unfavorable. Christie’s overall job approval is a little better: 48 percent approve and 47 percent disapprove.