A recent poll commissioned by the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) shows Virginia voters are concerned about health care, pocketbook economic issues, and election security. Virginians have made the connection between the problems working families face and the progressive policy solutions that can address these challenges; they want action.
The state of the economy and personal finances are keeping many voters up at night. This poll found strong support for legislation focused on solutions to the everyday economic issues that working families face:
Additionally, Virginia voters want the state minimum wage to be higher than it is now. One third of voters (32%) believe it should be over $15 an hour, while the average suggested wage was $13.20.
Across the state, access to quality and affordable health care (72%) and the cost of prescription drugs (71%) lead voters’ concerns. When asked to rate various legislative policies that are pending, voters strongly support policies that tackle these challenges:
Nearly two thirds (65%) of Virginia voters rank election security among their top concerns. Policies that make elections more secure and accessible to Virginians have broad support:
Additionally, over nine in ten voters (93%) recognize the importance of completing the 2020 Census. A majority of Virginia voters (58%) plan on filling the Census out online and just under three in ten (29%) will fill out the form on paper. Only 2% say they will probably not participate.
Click here to see the poll memo. Click here to see a presentation of the results.
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