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Iowa's rural voters show historic engagement, passion

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Monday, November 4, 2024   

Poll results indicate Iowa's rural voters say the economy, jobs, and inflation top the list of critical issues for them in tomorrow's election.

Thirty-seven percent of Iowa's population lives in rural areas. Nearly 400,000 Iowans have already cast ballots, and the rural vote could help determine the outcome of the presidential election in Iowa.

Rural Democracy Initiative's Executive Director Sarah Jaynes said rural voters want elected leaders to make lowering costs and increasing wages for working people a priority - not reducing taxes for wealthy people or deregulating corporations.

"They're very focused on working people as kind of the heroes of the economy, and concerns that impact working-class people," said Jaynes. "Rural people and smalltown folks are more likely to be working class. About 70% of rural folks are working class."

The Rural Democracy Initiative poll also found nearly eight in ten rural voters say they are against banning abortion - similar to numbers in March.

Jaynes said aside from high-profile issues like abortion and inflation, rural Iowa voters support candidates who will focus on policies that support local workers.

"People want to make sure that they have the tools and the opportunities to create a good life for themselves and their families," said Jaynes. "And that shows up in their support for child care and health care."

Other recent polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a dead heat in the presidential race.



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