Voting Issues

Nonvoters: Who They Are, What They Think

Presidential Race Dead Even; Romney Maintains Turnout Edge

Obama 47%-Romney 47%

Obama Expected to Win First Presidential Debate

Six-in-Ten ‘Very Likely’ to Watch

For Voters It’s Still the Economy

Energy, Terrorism, Immigration Less Important Than in 2008

Obama Holds Lead; Romney Trails on Most Issues

Record Negatives for Supreme Court Driven by GOP Discontent

Obama Holds Lead; Romney Trails on Most Issues

Record Negatives for Supreme Court Driven by GOP Discontent

Section 1: The 2012 Race, Issue Strengths, Views of the Parties

GOP Holds Early Turnout Edge, But Little Enthusiasm for Romney

Obama Better Liked, Romney Ahead on Economy

Section 2: Assessing Obama and Romney’s Support

GOP Holds Early Turnout Edge, But Little Enthusiasm for Romney

Obama Better Liked, Romney Ahead on Economy

With Voters Focused on Economy, Obama Lead Narrows

Social Issues Rank as Lowest Priorities

High Marks for the Campaign, a High Bar for Obama

Republicans Want More Conservative Direction for GOP

Section 4: Early Voting, Campaign Outreach and the Issues

Liberal Dems Top Conservative Reps in Donations, Activism

More Than a Quarter of Voters Read Political Blogs

Section 3: Voting Concerns and Confidence

Public Cheers Democratic Victory

Expectations As High As for GOP in 1994

Public Concern About the Vote Count and Uncertainty About Electronic Voting Machines

by Andrew Kohut, President, Pew Research Center
Special to the New York Times

November Turnout May Be High

Democrats Hold Enthusiasm, Engagement Advantage

Voters Liked Campaign 2004, But Too Much ‘Mud-Slinging’

Moral Values: How Important?

Race Tightens Again, Kerry’s Image Improves

Democrats, Blacks Less Confident in Accurate Vote Count

Many Question Bush Or Gore As Legitimate Winner

Voters Side with Bush for Now

Bush Pays Price for Primary Victory

Other Important Findings and Analyses