Fox News Voter Analysis

Do you describe yourself as a man, a woman, nonbinary or in another way?
Men 1,229 47% Cheri Beasley 44% Ted Budd 53% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Women 1,872 52% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 48% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Nonbinary/Other 39 1%
Sample: 3,140 Respondents

What is your age?
18-29 444 15% Cheri Beasley 55% Ted Budd 41% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% 30-44 758 22% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 48% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 2% 45-64 1,061 35% Cheri Beasley 45% Ted Budd 53% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% 65+ 872 29% Cheri Beasley 45% Ted Budd 53% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 3,135 Respondents

What is your age?
18-44 1,202 37% Cheri Beasley 51% Ted Budd 45% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 2% 45+ 1,933 63% Cheri Beasley 45% Ted Budd 53% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 3,135 Respondents

Gender, age 2 categories
18-44 men 431 17% Cheri Beasley 49% Ted Budd 48% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% 18-44 women 741 18% Cheri Beasley 52% Ted Budd 43% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 2% 45+ men 794 29% Cheri Beasley 41% Ted Budd 56% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% 45+ women 1,129 34% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% All others 39 1%
Sample: 3,134 Respondents

What is your racial or ethnic heritage?
White 2,193 72% Cheri Beasley 35% Ted Budd 63% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% African American or Black 588 20% Cheri Beasley 88% Ted Budd 9% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Latino or Hispanic 147 4% Cheri Beasley 56% Ted Budd 36% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 5% Other 210 5% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 46% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,138 Respondents

What is your racial or ethnic heritage?
White 2,193 72% Cheri Beasley 35% Ted Budd 63% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Non-white 945 28% Cheri Beasley 77% Ted Budd 19% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 2%
Sample: 3,138 Respondents

Which of the following best describes you and your family's heritage?
Mexican 53 1% Puerto Rican 41 1% Cuban 8 0% Central American 14 0% South American 6 0% Other 21 1% Not Hispanic 2,998 96% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,141 Respondents

Gender, race 4 categories
White men 889 34% Cheri Beasley 33% Ted Budd 65% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% White women 1,287 37% Cheri Beasley 36% Ted Budd 61% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Black men 195 8% Cheri Beasley 84% Ted Budd 13% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% Black women 386 11% Cheri Beasley 91% Ted Budd 7% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Latino men 45 2% Latino women 93 2% All others 242 6% Cheri Beasley 52% Ted Budd 44% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,137 Respondents

Gender, race 2 categories
White men 889 34% Cheri Beasley 33% Ted Budd 65% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% White women 1,287 37% Cheri Beasley 36% Ted Budd 61% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Non-white men 339 13% Cheri Beasley 72% Ted Budd 24% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Non-white women 583 15% Cheri Beasley 83% Ted Budd 15% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% All others 39 1%
Sample: 3,137 Respondents

Age 2 categories, race 4 categories
White 18-44 711 24% Cheri Beasley 39% Ted Budd 57% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% White 45+ 1,476 47% Cheri Beasley 33% Ted Budd 65% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% Black 18-44 310 8% Cheri Beasley 82% Ted Budd 14% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% Black 45+ 278 11% Cheri Beasley 92% Ted Budd 6% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Latino 18-44 90 2% Latino 45+ 57 2% All other races 210 5% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 46% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,132 Respondents

Age 2 categories, race 2 categories
White 18-44 711 24% Cheri Beasley 39% Ted Budd 57% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% White 45+ 1,476 47% Cheri Beasley 33% Ted Budd 65% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% Non-white 18-44 491 12% Cheri Beasley 74% Ted Budd 21% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Non-white 45+ 454 16% Cheri Beasley 79% Ted Budd 18% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,132 Respondents

Which best describes your level of education?
High school or less 714 25% Cheri Beasley 43% Ted Budd 54% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Some college/assoc. degree 1,163 33% Cheri Beasley 43% Ted Budd 54% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% College graduate 757 26% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 49% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Postgraduate study 506 15% Cheri Beasley 61% Ted Budd 38% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 3,140 Respondents

Which best describes your level of education?
No college degree 1,877 58% Cheri Beasley 43% Ted Budd 54% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% College degree 1,263 42% Cheri Beasley 53% Ted Budd 45% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,140 Respondents

Gender, education 2 categories
Non college men 660 25% Cheri Beasley 39% Ted Budd 57% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% College men 568 22% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 48% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Non college women 1,188 32% Cheri Beasley 45% Ted Budd 52% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% College women 683 20% Cheri Beasley 57% Ted Budd 41% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% All others 39 1%
Sample: 3,138 Respondents

Age 2 categories, education 2 categories
18-44 non college 747 22% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 45% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 2% 18-44 college 455 14% Cheri Beasley 53% Ted Budd 44% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% 45+ non college 1,126 36% Cheri Beasley 39% Ted Budd 59% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% 45+ college 805 27% Cheri Beasley 53% Ted Budd 45% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 3,133 Respondents

Education 2 categories, race 2 categories
White non college 1,236 39% Cheri Beasley 26% Ted Budd 72% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% White college 956 33% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 52% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Non-white non college 640 19% Cheri Beasley 78% Ted Budd 18% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Non-white college 304 9% Cheri Beasley 75% Ted Budd 22% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,136 Respondents

Gender, education 2 categories, race 2 categories
White non college men 435 17% Cheri Beasley 23% Ted Budd 75% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% White non college women 787 22% Cheri Beasley 27% Ted Budd 70% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% White college men 454 17% Cheri Beasley 43% Ted Budd 55% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% White college women 499 15% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 48% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Non-white non college men 225 9% Cheri Beasley 70% Ted Budd 24% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Non-white non college women 400 10% Cheri Beasley 84% Ted Budd 13% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Non-white college men 113 4% Cheri Beasley 74% Ted Budd 22% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Non-white college women 183 5% Cheri Beasley 79% Ted Budd 19% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% All others 39 1%
Sample: 3,135 Respondents

In which of these categories is your total yearly household income, that is, of everyone living in your family household? Was your total household income in 2021...
Under $25,000 513 15% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 47% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% $25,000-$49,999 856 27% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% $50,000-$74,999 663 21% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% $75,000-$99,999 494 17% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 50% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% $100,000 or more 598 20% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 3,124 Respondents

Was your total household income in 2021...
Under $50,000 1,369 42% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 49% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% $50,000-$99,999 1,157 38% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 50% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% $100,000 or more 598 20% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 3,124 Respondents

Was your total household income in 2021...
Under $50,000 1,369 42% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 49% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% $50,000 or more 1,755 58% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,124 Respondents

Generally speaking, do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican, or don't you consider yourself either? Would you say you're closer to the Democrats, to the Republicans, or don't you lean toward either?
Democrat/Lean Dem 1,408 43% Cheri Beasley 96% Ted Budd 2% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Republican/Lean Rep 1,449 50% Cheri Beasley 5% Ted Budd 93% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Independent 285 7% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 39% Another candidate 4% Shannon Bray 6% Matthew Hoh 4%
Sample: 3,142 Respondents

Party with leaners, gender
Democratic women 916 24% Cheri Beasley 96% Ted Budd 1% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Democratic men 468 18% Cheri Beasley 96% Ted Budd 2% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Republican women 804 25% Cheri Beasley 6% Ted Budd 93% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Republican men 637 25% Cheri Beasley 4% Ted Budd 94% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% All others 315 8% Cheri Beasley 49% Ted Budd 38% Another candidate 3% Shannon Bray 6% Matthew Hoh 4%
Sample: 3,140 Respondents

Generally speaking, do you consider yourself to be a liberal, moderate, or conservative?
Very liberal 317 10% Cheri Beasley 95% Ted Budd 4% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Somewhat liberal 512 16% Cheri Beasley 87% Ted Budd 10% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Moderate 1,058 32% Cheri Beasley 60% Ted Budd 35% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 2% Somewhat conservative 667 23% Cheri Beasley 14% Ted Budd 83% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Very conservative 564 20% Cheri Beasley 9% Ted Budd 91% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 0%
Sample: 3,118 Respondents

Generally speaking, do you consider yourself to be a liberal, moderate, or conservative?
Liberal 829 25% Cheri Beasley 90% Ted Budd 8% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Moderate 1,058 32% Cheri Beasley 60% Ted Budd 35% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 2% Conservative 1,231 43% Cheri Beasley 12% Ted Budd 87% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 3,118 Respondents

Which of the following best describes the area where you live?
Urban 473 16% Cheri Beasley 69% Ted Budd 27% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Suburban 1,194 38% Cheri Beasley 53% Ted Budd 45% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Small town/Rural 1,465 45% Cheri Beasley 35% Ted Budd 63% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 3,132 Respondents

Gender, sizeplace 3 categories
Urban men 194 8% Cheri Beasley 66% Ted Budd 29% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 1% Suburban men 500 19% Cheri Beasley 49% Ted Budd 48% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Small town/Rural men 532 19% Cheri Beasley 29% Ted Budd 68% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Urban women 270 8% Cheri Beasley 72% Ted Budd 26% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Suburban women 681 19% Cheri Beasley 56% Ted Budd 42% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Small town/Rural women 914 25% Cheri Beasley 38% Ted Budd 59% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% All others 39 1%
Sample: 3,130 Respondents

Race 2 categories, sizeplace 3 categories
White urban 248 9% Cheri Beasley 58% Ted Budd 39% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% White suburban 841 28% Cheri Beasley 43% Ted Budd 55% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% White small town/rural 1,097 35% Cheri Beasley 24% Ted Budd 74% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Non-white urban 225 8% Cheri Beasley 82% Ted Budd 14% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Non-white suburban 352 11% Cheri Beasley 78% Ted Budd 18% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Non-white small town/rural 365 10% Cheri Beasley 72% Ted Budd 25% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,128 Respondents

What is your present religion, if any?
Protestant 1,146 39% Cheri Beasley 36% Ted Budd 63% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Catholic 302 10% Cheri Beasley 42% Ted Budd 56% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Mormon 27 1% Other Christian 671 21% Cheri Beasley 43% Ted Budd 54% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Jewish 53 2% Muslim 20 1% Something else 284 9% Cheri Beasley 58% Ted Budd 38% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% None 625 18% Cheri Beasley 71% Ted Budd 25% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,128 Respondents

What is your present religion, if any?
Protestant/Other Christian 1,817 60% Cheri Beasley 38% Ted Budd 60% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Catholic 302 10% Cheri Beasley 42% Ted Budd 56% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Other 384 12% Cheri Beasley 61% Ted Budd 36% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% Unaffiliated 625 18% Cheri Beasley 71% Ted Budd 25% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,128 Respondents

What is your present religion, if any?
White Protestant/Other Christian 1,321 44% Cheri Beasley 24% Ted Budd 74% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% White Catholic 231 8% Cheri Beasley 36% Ted Budd 62% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% White other 223 7% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 50% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% White no religion 410 12% Cheri Beasley 69% Ted Budd 28% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Non-whites 945 28% Cheri Beasley 77% Ted Budd 19% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 2%
Sample: 3,130 Respondents

Would you describe yourself as a born-again or evangelical Christian, or not?
White evangelical/white born-again Christians 226 30% Cheri Beasley 12% Ted Budd 85% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% All others 563 70% Cheri Beasley 61% Ted Budd 36% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 789 Respondents

How often, if at all, do you attend religious services?
Never 281 25% Cheri Beasley 60% Ted Budd 37% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% A few times a year or less 293 27% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% About once a month 85 7% A few times a month 128 11% Cheri Beasley 40% Ted Budd 58% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Once a week or more 279 29% Cheri Beasley 33% Ted Budd 66% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 1,066 Respondents

How often, if at all, do you attend religious services?
At least monthly 492 47% Cheri Beasley 37% Ted Budd 61% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Less often 574 53% Cheri Beasley 53% Ted Budd 44% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 1,066 Respondents

Do you or does any other member of your household own a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or any other kind of firearm?
Gun owner, self 239 34% Cheri Beasley 35% Ted Budd 63% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Gun in household 99 13% No 392 52% Cheri Beasley 56% Ted Budd 41% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 730 Respondents

Do you or does any other member of your household own a handgun, rifle, shotgun, or any other kind of firearm?
Gun in household 338 48% Cheri Beasley 38% Ted Budd 60% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% No gun in household 392 52% Cheri Beasley 56% Ted Budd 41% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 730 Respondents

Have you, or has any member of your household, ever served in the U.S. military?
Veteran, self 105 13% Cheri Beasley 37% Ted Budd 60% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Veteran in household 129 17% Cheri Beasley 42% Ted Budd 55% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% No 539 71% Cheri Beasley 51% Ted Budd 47% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 773 Respondents

Have you, or has any member of your household, ever served in the U.S. military?
Veteran household 234 29% Cheri Beasley 40% Ted Budd 57% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Non veteran household 539 71% Cheri Beasley 51% Ted Budd 47% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 773 Respondents

Are you the parent or guardian of any children under the age of 18, or not?
Yes 204 25% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 50% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% No 590 75% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 794 Respondents

Are you the parent or guardian of any children under the age of 18, or not?
Moms 137 15% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 47% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Dads 66 10% Not a parent 590 75% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 793 Respondents

Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union?
Union member, self 48 6% Union member in household 23 3% No 670 91% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 52% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 741 Respondents

Are you, or is anyone in your household, a member of a labor union?
Union household 71 9% Non union in household 670 91% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 52% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 741 Respondents

Do you consider yourself to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender?
Yes 59 6% No 738 94% Cheri Beasley 45% Ted Budd 52% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 797 Respondents

How long have you lived in your state?
0-5 years 424 12% Cheri Beasley 51% Ted Budd 44% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 1% 6-20 years 748 24% Cheri Beasley 52% Ted Budd 46% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% More than 20 years 1,965 64% Cheri Beasley 45% Ted Budd 53% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,137 Respondents

How long have you lived in your state?
0-5 years 424 12% Cheri Beasley 51% Ted Budd 44% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 1% More than 5 years 2,713 88% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,137 Respondents

Generally speaking, would you say things in this country are heading in the...
Right direction 715 23% Cheri Beasley 89% Ted Budd 10% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Wrong direction 2,416 77% Cheri Beasley 35% Ted Budd 62% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,131 Respondents

Do you expect life for the next generation of Americans to be...
Better than life today 136 17% Cheri Beasley 64% Ted Budd 34% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Worse than life today 470 64% Cheri Beasley 39% Ted Budd 58% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Or about the same 134 19% Cheri Beasley 59% Ted Budd 40% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 0%
Sample: 740 Respondents

Which best describes your feelings about the way the federal government is working?
Enthusiastic 136 4% Cheri Beasley 76% Ted Budd 22% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Satisfied, but not Enthusiastic 607 19% Cheri Beasley 85% Ted Budd 13% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Dissatisfied, but not angry 1,456 47% Cheri Beasley 44% Ted Budd 52% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Angry 937 30% Cheri Beasley 23% Ted Budd 75% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,136 Respondents

Which best describes your feelings about the way the federal government is working?
Enthusiastic/Satisfied 743 23% Cheri Beasley 83% Ted Budd 15% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Dissatisfied/Angry 2,393 77% Cheri Beasley 36% Ted Budd 61% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,136 Respondents

Which comes closer to your views?
Government should do more to solve problems 407 54% Cheri Beasley 67% Ted Budd 30% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Government doing too many things better left to businesseses and individuals 329 46% Cheri Beasley 23% Ted Budd 75% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 736 Respondents

Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling his job as president?
Strongly approve 509 16% Cheri Beasley 95% Ted Budd 4% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 0% Somewhat approve 835 26% Cheri Beasley 91% Ted Budd 6% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Somewhat disapprove 389 11% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 44% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 3% Strongly disapprove 1,398 46% Cheri Beasley 4% Ted Budd 93% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,131 Respondents

Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Joe Biden is handling his job as president?
Approve 1,344 43% Cheri Beasley 93% Ted Budd 5% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Disapprove 1,787 57% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 84% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,131 Respondents

Would you say one reason for your vote is to express support for Joe Biden, express opposition to Biden, or is Biden not a factor in your vote?
To express support for Biden 216 25% Cheri Beasley 96% Ted Budd 2% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 1% To express opposition to Biden 377 47% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 89% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Biden is not a factor 235 29% Cheri Beasley 69% Ted Budd 27% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2%
Sample: 828 Respondents

Would you say one reason for your vote is to express support for Joe Biden, express opposition to Biden, or is Biden not a factor in your vote?
Biden a factor 593 71% Cheri Beasley 38% Ted Budd 59% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Biden not a factor 235 29% Cheri Beasley 69% Ted Budd 27% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2%
Sample: 828 Respondents

Would you say one reason for your vote is to express support for Donald Trump, express opposition to Trump, or is Trump not a factor in your vote?
To express support for Trump 196 26% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 83% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 2% To express opposition to Trump 262 31% Cheri Beasley 89% Ted Budd 8% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Trump is not a factor 356 43% Cheri Beasley 37% Ted Budd 60% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 814 Respondents

Would you say one reason for your vote is to express support for Donald Trump, express opposition to Trump, or is Trump not a factor in your vote?
Trump a factor 458 57% Cheri Beasley 55% Ted Budd 42% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 2% Trump not a factor 356 43% Cheri Beasley 37% Ted Budd 60% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 814 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
Strongly approve 33 4% Somewhat approve 163 23% Cheri Beasley 88% Ted Budd 11% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Somewhat disapprove 236 31% Cheri Beasley 53% Ted Budd 44% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Strongly disapprove 304 42% Cheri Beasley 17% Ted Budd 81% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 736 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job?
Approve 196 27% Cheri Beasley 87% Ted Budd 12% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Disapprove 540 73% Cheri Beasley 33% Ted Budd 65% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 736 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Supreme Court
Strongly approve 130 18% Cheri Beasley 22% Ted Budd 76% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat approve 291 38% Cheri Beasley 34% Ted Budd 63% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat disapprove 197 24% Cheri Beasley 53% Ted Budd 43% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% Strongly disapprove 167 20% Cheri Beasley 84% Ted Budd 13% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2%
Sample: 785 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Supreme Court
Approve 421 55% Cheri Beasley 30% Ted Budd 68% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Disapprove 364 45% Cheri Beasley 67% Ted Budd 29% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2%
Sample: 785 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI
Strongly approve 129 16% Cheri Beasley 78% Ted Budd 16% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 3% Shannon Bray 2% Somewhat approve 324 40% Cheri Beasley 64% Ted Budd 33% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat disapprove 156 21% Cheri Beasley 28% Ted Budd 70% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Strongly disapprove 177 23% Cheri Beasley 10% Ted Budd 88% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 786 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI
Approve 453 56% Cheri Beasley 68% Ted Budd 28% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Disapprove 333 44% Cheri Beasley 19% Ted Budd 79% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 786 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Department of Justice, or DOJ
Strongly approve 95 13% Somewhat approve 320 41% Cheri Beasley 62% Ted Budd 35% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat disapprove 198 24% Cheri Beasley 33% Ted Budd 63% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 2% Strongly disapprove 174 22% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 85% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 787 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way each of the following is handling its job? The Department of Justice, or DOJ
Approve 415 54% Cheri Beasley 67% Ted Budd 30% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Disapprove 372 46% Cheri Beasley 23% Ted Budd 73% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 787 Respondents

In general, how much trust and confidence do you have in the news media when it comes to reporting the news fully, accurately, and fairly?
A great deal 165 5% Cheri Beasley 77% Ted Budd 20% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% A lot 363 12% Cheri Beasley 82% Ted Budd 16% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% A moderate amount 929 29% Cheri Beasley 69% Ted Budd 28% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% A little 809 25% Cheri Beasley 37% Ted Budd 61% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% None 874 29% Cheri Beasley 14% Ted Budd 83% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,140 Respondents

In general, how much trust and confidence do you have in the news media when it comes to reporting the news fully, accurately, and fairly?
A great deal/A lot 528 17% Cheri Beasley 81% Ted Budd 18% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% A moderate amount 929 29% Cheri Beasley 69% Ted Budd 28% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% A little/None 1,683 54% Cheri Beasley 24% Ted Budd 73% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,140 Respondents

Would you say Joe Biden is a strong leader?
Yes, Biden is a strong leader 272 32% Cheri Beasley 96% Ted Budd 3% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% No, Biden is not a strong leader 552 68% Cheri Beasley 23% Ted Budd 73% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 824 Respondents

Would you say Joe Biden is honest and trustworthy?
Yes, Biden is honest and trustworthy 340 41% Cheri Beasley 92% Ted Budd 6% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% No, Biden is not honest and trustworthy 483 59% Cheri Beasley 15% Ted Budd 81% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 823 Respondents

Would you say Joe Biden cares about people like you?
Yes, Biden cares about people like you 370 43% Cheri Beasley 91% Ted Budd 6% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% No, Biden does not care about people like you 451 57% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 84% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 821 Respondents

Would you say Joe Biden has the mental capability to serve effectively as president?
Yes, Biden has mental capability to serve effectively as president 331 40% Cheri Beasley 93% Ted Budd 5% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% No, does not have mental capability to serve effectively as president 488 60% Cheri Beasley 16% Ted Budd 80% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 819 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? The economy
Strongly approve 96 13% Somewhat approve 213 27% Cheri Beasley 87% Ted Budd 10% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat disapprove 120 15% Cheri Beasley 63% Ted Budd 34% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Strongly disapprove 339 45% Cheri Beasley 8% Ted Budd 91% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 768 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? The economy
Approve 309 40% Cheri Beasley 88% Ted Budd 10% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Disapprove 459 60% Cheri Beasley 22% Ted Budd 76% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 768 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Energy policy
Strongly approve 117 15% Cheri Beasley 93% Ted Budd 6% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat approve 230 30% Cheri Beasley 82% Ted Budd 14% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat disapprove 133 16% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Strongly disapprove 289 39% Cheri Beasley 5% Ted Budd 94% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 769 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Energy policy
Approve 347 45% Cheri Beasley 86% Ted Budd 12% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Disapprove 422 55% Cheri Beasley 17% Ted Budd 81% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 769 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Border security
Strongly approve 105 13% Cheri Beasley 91% Ted Budd 9% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat approve 227 29% Cheri Beasley 82% Ted Budd 14% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat disapprove 101 14% Cheri Beasley 62% Ted Budd 34% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Strongly disapprove 336 45% Cheri Beasley 9% Ted Budd 89% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 769 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Border security
Approve 332 42% Cheri Beasley 85% Ted Budd 13% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Disapprove 437 58% Cheri Beasley 21% Ted Budd 77% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 769 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Student debt
Strongly approve 169 22% Cheri Beasley 94% Ted Budd 5% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat approve 202 25% Cheri Beasley 69% Ted Budd 28% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat disapprove 102 13% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 48% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Strongly disapprove 297 40% Cheri Beasley 8% Ted Budd 90% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 770 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Student debt
Approve 371 48% Cheri Beasley 81% Ted Budd 17% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Disapprove 399 52% Cheri Beasley 18% Ted Budd 80% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 770 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Climate change
Strongly approve 146 19% Cheri Beasley 92% Ted Budd 7% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat approve 218 30% Cheri Beasley 76% Ted Budd 22% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat disapprove 147 18% Cheri Beasley 28% Ted Budd 69% Another candidate 2% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Strongly disapprove 256 33% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 90% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 767 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Climate change
Approve 364 49% Cheri Beasley 82% Ted Budd 16% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Disapprove 403 51% Cheri Beasley 15% Ted Budd 83% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 767 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Russia
Strongly approve 137 17% Cheri Beasley 94% Ted Budd 6% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat approve 179 25% Cheri Beasley 79% Ted Budd 19% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Somewhat disapprove 153 18% Cheri Beasley 43% Ted Budd 54% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Strongly disapprove 298 39% Cheri Beasley 10% Ted Budd 89% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 767 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? Russia
Approve 316 42% Cheri Beasley 85% Ted Budd 14% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Disapprove 451 58% Cheri Beasley 20% Ted Budd 77% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 767 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? China
Strongly approve 99 13% Somewhat approve 225 28% Cheri Beasley 84% Ted Budd 14% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat disapprove 136 17% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 48% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 0% Strongly disapprove 307 41% Cheri Beasley 9% Ted Budd 89% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 767 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...? China
Approve 324 41% Cheri Beasley 87% Ted Budd 11% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Disapprove 443 59% Cheri Beasley 21% Ted Budd 77% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 767 Respondents

Do you approve or disapprove of the way President Biden is handling...?
Approve of Biden on all seven issues 171 6% Cheri Beasley 95% Ted Budd 3% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% Disapprove of Biden on all seven issues 277 9% Cheri Beasley 5% Ted Budd 93% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% All others 2,694 85% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 49% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,142 Respondents

Compared to previous administrations, do you think the Biden administration is...
More ethical 271 35% Cheri Beasley 90% Ted Budd 9% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Less ethical 333 46% Cheri Beasley 8% Ted Budd 90% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Or about the same 166 19% Cheri Beasley 65% Ted Budd 31% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 770 Respondents

Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Roy Cooper is handling his job as governor?
Strongly approve 768 25% Cheri Beasley 90% Ted Budd 8% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Somewhat approve 1,034 33% Cheri Beasley 58% Ted Budd 39% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat disapprove 649 21% Cheri Beasley 21% Ted Budd 76% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Strongly disapprove 655 22% Cheri Beasley 6% Ted Budd 92% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,106 Respondents

Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the way Roy Cooper is handling his job as governor?
Approve 1,802 57% Cheri Beasley 72% Ted Budd 26% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Disapprove 1,304 43% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 84% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,106 Respondents

Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is...
Excellent 27 4% Good 153 18% Cheri Beasley 87% Ted Budd 12% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Not so good 313 43% Cheri Beasley 55% Ted Budd 43% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% Poor 247 34% Cheri Beasley 12% Ted Budd 85% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 740 Respondents

Do you think the condition of the nation's economy is...
Excellent/Good 180 22% Cheri Beasley 86% Ted Budd 13% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Not so good/Poor 560 78% Cheri Beasley 36% Ted Budd 62% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 740 Respondents

Which best describes your family's financial situation? Are you...
Getting ahead 241 8% Cheri Beasley 67% Ted Budd 31% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Holding steady 1,766 58% Cheri Beasley 52% Ted Budd 45% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Falling behind 1,130 34% Cheri Beasley 34% Ted Budd 63% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,137 Respondents

Asked in partnership with KFF. When you say inflation increasing prices was a factor in your vote, which of the following was the MOST IMPORTANT? Was it the cost of...
Health care and prescription drugs 326 10% Cheri Beasley 70% Ted Budd 26% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 2% Groceries and food 1,603 52% Cheri Beasley 40% Ted Budd 58% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Gas or other transportation costs 472 16% Cheri Beasley 33% Ted Budd 65% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Housing 366 10% Cheri Beasley 74% Ted Budd 23% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% Child care 36 1% Utilities like heat and electricity 182 6% Cheri Beasley 45% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Something else 75 2% Inflation was not a factor in vote 54 2%
Sample: 3,114 Respondents

Do you think higher than usual prices are more because of President Biden's policies or more because of factors outside Biden's control?
More because of Biden's policies 391 57% Cheri Beasley 16% Ted Budd 82% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% More because of factors outside Biden's control 349 43% Cheri Beasley 89% Ted Budd 10% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 740 Respondents

How confident are you that: You could find a good job if you needed to
Very confident 768 26% Cheri Beasley 56% Ted Budd 42% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat confident 1,211 40% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 50% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too confident 702 22% Cheri Beasley 41% Ted Budd 56% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Not at all confident 410 12% Cheri Beasley 39% Ted Budd 58% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 3,091 Respondents

How confident are you that: You could find a good job if you needed to
Very/Somewhat confident 1,979 65% Cheri Beasley 51% Ted Budd 47% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too/Not at all confident 1,112 35% Cheri Beasley 40% Ted Budd 57% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,091 Respondents

How confident are you that: You can keep up with your expenses
Very confident 711 23% Cheri Beasley 59% Ted Budd 39% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat confident 1,341 43% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 49% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Not too confident 782 26% Cheri Beasley 38% Ted Budd 59% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not at all confident 281 8% Cheri Beasley 33% Ted Budd 62% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 2%
Sample: 3,115 Respondents

How confident are you that: You can keep up with your expenses
Very/Somewhat confident 2,052 66% Cheri Beasley 52% Ted Budd 46% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too/Not at all confident 1,063 34% Cheri Beasley 37% Ted Budd 60% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,115 Respondents

How confident are you that: You can rely on having Social Security benefits in the future
Very confident 497 16% Cheri Beasley 56% Ted Budd 42% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat confident 1,009 34% Cheri Beasley 53% Ted Budd 45% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too confident 989 31% Cheri Beasley 44% Ted Budd 53% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Not at all confident 628 19% Cheri Beasley 34% Ted Budd 62% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,123 Respondents

How confident are you that: You can rely on having Social Security benefits in the future
Very/Somewhat confident 1,506 50% Cheri Beasley 54% Ted Budd 44% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too/Not at all confident 1,617 50% Cheri Beasley 40% Ted Budd 57% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,123 Respondents

Which one of the following would you say is the most important issue facing the country?
The economy and jobs 1,586 52% Cheri Beasley 32% Ted Budd 66% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Health care 223 6% Cheri Beasley 76% Ted Budd 20% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% Immigration 219 7% Cheri Beasley 11% Ted Budd 87% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Abortion 330 10% Cheri Beasley 79% Ted Budd 19% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Crime 230 8% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 48% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Climate change 200 6% Cheri Beasley 91% Ted Budd 7% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Foreign Policy 61 2% The coronavirus pandemic 85 2% Gun policy 203 6% Cheri Beasley 80% Ted Budd 18% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 3,137 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision on abortion
The single most important factor 771 24% Cheri Beasley 75% Ted Budd 22% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% An important factor, but not the most important 1,450 46% Cheri Beasley 54% Ted Budd 43% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% A minor factor 432 14% Cheri Beasley 20% Ted Budd 76% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Not a factor 467 16% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 90% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,120 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? The Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision on abortion
Important factor 2,221 70% Cheri Beasley 62% Ted Budd 36% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Minor or not a factor 899 30% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 83% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,120 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? Inflation increasing prices for gas, groceries and other goods
The single most important factor 1,590 52% Cheri Beasley 33% Ted Budd 65% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% An important factor, but not the most important 1,301 40% Cheri Beasley 58% Ted Budd 38% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% A minor factor 182 6% Cheri Beasley 83% Ted Budd 15% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Not a factor 54 2%
Sample: 3,127 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? Inflation increasing prices for gas, groceries and other goods
Important factor 2,891 93% Cheri Beasley 44% Ted Budd 53% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Minor or not a factor 236 7% Cheri Beasley 83% Ted Budd 14% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,127 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? The future of democracy in this country
The single most important factor 1,349 43% Cheri Beasley 59% Ted Budd 39% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% An important factor, but not the most important 1,353 43% Cheri Beasley 42% Ted Budd 55% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% A minor factor 262 8% Cheri Beasley 34% Ted Budd 60% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 2% Not a factor 149 6% Cheri Beasley 12% Ted Budd 86% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 2%
Sample: 3,113 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? The future of democracy in this country
Important factor 2,702 86% Cheri Beasley 51% Ted Budd 47% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Minor or not a factor 411 14% Cheri Beasley 25% Ted Budd 71% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2%
Sample: 3,113 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? Violent crime rates increasing from a few years ago
The single most important factor 739 24% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% An important factor, but not the most important 1,889 61% Cheri Beasley 42% Ted Budd 55% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% A minor factor 348 11% Cheri Beasley 63% Ted Budd 34% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% Not a factor 143 4% Cheri Beasley 78% Ted Budd 19% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 3,119 Respondents

Thinking about voting in this election, how important to you was each of the following? Violent crime rates increasing from a few years ago
Important factor 2,628 85% Cheri Beasley 44% Ted Budd 54% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Minor or not a factor 491 15% Cheri Beasley 67% Ted Budd 29% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2%
Sample: 3,119 Respondents

In deciding how to vote for U.S. Senator, how important was it to you which party controls the Senate?
The single most important factor 1,588 53% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 49% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 0% An important factor, but not the most important 1,288 40% Cheri Beasley 43% Ted Budd 53% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% A minor factor 185 5% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 45% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 4% Matthew Hoh 4% Not a factor 74 2%
Sample: 3,135 Respondents

In deciding how to vote for U.S. Senator, how important was it to you which party controls the Senate?
Important factor 2,876 93% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Minor or not a factor 259 7% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 43% Another candidate 2% Shannon Bray 5% Matthew Hoh 4%
Sample: 3,135 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The COVID-19 pandemic
Very concerned 150 18% Cheri Beasley 71% Ted Budd 27% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Somewhat concerned 265 37% Cheri Beasley 66% Ted Budd 31% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too concerned 198 27% Cheri Beasley 35% Ted Budd 65% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 0% Not at all concerned 126 18% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 91% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 739 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The COVID-19 pandemic
Very/Somewhat concerned 415 55% Cheri Beasley 67% Ted Budd 30% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Not too/Not at all concerned 324 45% Cheri Beasley 24% Ted Budd 75% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 739 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The use of opioids
Very concerned 272 36% Cheri Beasley 40% Ted Budd 59% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% Somewhat concerned 283 39% Cheri Beasley 54% Ted Budd 44% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too concerned 135 18% Cheri Beasley 51% Ted Budd 47% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 0% Not at all concerned 45 7%
Sample: 735 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The use of opioids
Very/Somewhat concerned 555 75% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% Not too/Not at all concerned 180 25% Cheri Beasley 49% Ted Budd 49% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 2%
Sample: 735 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The effects of climate change
Very concerned 236 29% Cheri Beasley 76% Ted Budd 21% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Somewhat concerned 239 34% Cheri Beasley 57% Ted Budd 41% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Not too concerned 138 19% Cheri Beasley 28% Ted Budd 71% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% Not at all concerned 128 19% Cheri Beasley 5% Ted Budd 92% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 741 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? The effects of climate change
Very/Somewhat concerned 475 62% Cheri Beasley 66% Ted Budd 32% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Not too/Not at all concerned 266 38% Cheri Beasley 17% Ted Budd 82% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 741 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? Crime
Very concerned 323 45% Cheri Beasley 43% Ted Budd 55% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Somewhat concerned 265 37% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 52% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too concerned 122 15% Cheri Beasley 62% Ted Budd 37% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Not at all concerned 25 3%
Sample: 735 Respondents

Thinking about your own community, how concerned are you about each of the following? Crime
Very/Somewhat concerned 588 82% Cheri Beasley 44% Ted Budd 54% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too/Not at all concerned 147 18% Cheri Beasley 62% Ted Budd 37% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0%
Sample: 735 Respondents

Asked in partnership with KFF. Would you say the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade had a major impact, a minor impact, or no impact on your decision whether to vote in this election
Major impact on whether to vote 1,260 41% Cheri Beasley 69% Ted Budd 28% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Minor impact on whether to vote 637 20% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 50% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% No impact 749 24% Cheri Beasley 36% Ted Budd 62% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Overturning Roe not a factor in vote 467 16% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 90% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,113 Respondents

Asked in partnership with KFF. Would you say the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade had a major impact, a minor impact, or no impact on your decision whether to vote in this election
Impact on whether to vote 1,897 60% Cheri Beasley 62% Ted Budd 35% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% No impact 749 24% Cheri Beasley 36% Ted Budd 62% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Overturning Roe not a factor in vote 467 16% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 90% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,113 Respondents

Asked in partnership with KFF. Would you say the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade had a major impact, a minor impact, or no impact on which candidates you support in this election
Major impact on who to support 1,521 50% Cheri Beasley 66% Ted Budd 32% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% Minor impact on who to support 646 20% Cheri Beasley 44% Ted Budd 52% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 2% No impact 444 14% Cheri Beasley 29% Ted Budd 68% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Overturning Roe not a factor in vote 467 16% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 90% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,078 Respondents

Asked in partnership with KFF. Would you say the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade had a major impact, a minor impact, or no impact on which candidates you support in this election
Impact on who to support 2,167 70% Cheri Beasley 60% Ted Budd 38% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% No impact 444 14% Cheri Beasley 29% Ted Budd 68% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Overturning Roe not a factor in vote 467 16% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 90% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,078 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? A law guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide
Strongly favor 304 38% Cheri Beasley 82% Ted Budd 16% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat favor 159 22% Cheri Beasley 49% Ted Budd 49% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat oppose 125 16% Cheri Beasley 20% Ted Budd 74% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 1% Strongly oppose 181 24% Cheri Beasley 9% Ted Budd 90% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 769 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? A law guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide
Strongly/Somewhat favor 463 60% Cheri Beasley 70% Ted Budd 28% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Strongly/Somewhat oppose 306 40% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 84% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 769 Respondents

Which comes closest to your opinion on abortion? Should abortion be...
Legal in all cases 198 25% Cheri Beasley 82% Ted Budd 14% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% Legal in most cases 263 32% Cheri Beasley 64% Ted Budd 33% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Illegal in most cases 252 33% Cheri Beasley 15% Ted Budd 82% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Illegal in all cases 72 10%
Sample: 785 Respondents

Which comes closest to your opinion on abortion? Should abortion be...
Legal in all/most cases 461 57% Cheri Beasley 72% Ted Budd 25% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Illegal in all/most cases 324 43% Cheri Beasley 14% Ted Budd 84% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 785 Respondents

Which best describes your feelings about the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?
Happy 180 24% Cheri Beasley 6% Ted Budd 93% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% Satisfied, but not happy 157 21% Cheri Beasley 28% Ted Budd 69% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Dissatisfied, but not angry 203 25% Cheri Beasley 57% Ted Budd 38% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 2% Angry 242 30% Cheri Beasley 86% Ted Budd 12% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 782 Respondents

Which best describes your feelings about the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade?
Happy/Satisfied 337 46% Cheri Beasley 16% Ted Budd 82% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Dissatisfied/Angry 445 54% Cheri Beasley 72% Ted Budd 24% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2%
Sample: 782 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? Increasing law enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border
Strongly favor 372 51% Cheri Beasley 24% Ted Budd 74% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat favor 202 26% Cheri Beasley 67% Ted Budd 30% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat oppose 138 16% Cheri Beasley 78% Ted Budd 19% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Strongly oppose 58 7%
Sample: 770 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? Increasing law enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border
Strongly/Somewhat favor 574 77% Cheri Beasley 39% Ted Budd 59% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Strongly/Somewhat oppose 196 23% Cheri Beasley 78% Ted Budd 19% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 770 Respondents

Do you think immigrants in the U.S. today do more to...
Help the country 393 52% Cheri Beasley 76% Ted Budd 22% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Hurt the country 368 48% Cheri Beasley 18% Ted Budd 81% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 761 Respondents

Do you think your local public K-8 schools are teaching too much, too little, or about the right amount on issues related to each of the following? Racism in the U.S.
Too much 294 40% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 84% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Too little 309 38% Cheri Beasley 79% Ted Budd 18% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% About the right amount 172 22% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 47% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 775 Respondents

Do you think your local public K-8 schools are teaching too much, too little, or about the right amount on issues related to each of the following? Sexual orientation
Too much 402 53% Cheri Beasley 18% Ted Budd 79% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Too little 184 23% Cheri Beasley 80% Ted Budd 17% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% About the right amount 194 24% Cheri Beasley 77% Ted Budd 19% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 780 Respondents

Do you think your local public K-8 schools are teaching too much, too little, or about the right amount on issues related to each of the following? Gender identity
Too much 408 54% Cheri Beasley 19% Ted Budd 78% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Too little 184 24% Cheri Beasley 82% Ted Budd 15% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% About the right amount 185 22% Cheri Beasley 76% Ted Budd 21% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 777 Respondents

Thinking about the way your local public schools responded to COVID-19, would you say the response went too far, not far enough, or was it about right?
Too far 1,034 35% Cheri Beasley 11% Ted Budd 86% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not far enough 597 19% Cheri Beasley 70% Ted Budd 27% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% About right 1,481 46% Cheri Beasley 64% Ted Budd 33% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,112 Respondents

How serious a problem is racism in U.S. society?
Very serious 322 40% Cheri Beasley 77% Ted Budd 20% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 2% Somewhat serious 237 30% Cheri Beasley 41% Ted Budd 56% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% Not too serious 170 22% Cheri Beasley 14% Ted Budd 81% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 2% Not at all serious 64 8%
Sample: 793 Respondents

How serious a problem is racism in U.S. society?
Very/Somewhat serious 559 70% Cheri Beasley 62% Ted Budd 35% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Not too/Not at all serious 234 30% Cheri Beasley 11% Ted Budd 85% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 2%
Sample: 793 Respondents

How serious a problem is racism in policing?
Very serious 316 40% Cheri Beasley 81% Ted Budd 16% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% Somewhat serious 221 28% Cheri Beasley 40% Ted Budd 58% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Not too serious 151 21% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 85% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not at all serious 79 11%
Sample: 767 Respondents

How serious a problem is racism in policing?
Very/Somewhat serious 537 68% Cheri Beasley 64% Ted Budd 33% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% Not too/Not at all serious 230 32% Cheri Beasley 11% Ted Budd 87% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 767 Respondents

Should gun laws in the U.S. be made...
More strict 429 56% Cheri Beasley 74% Ted Budd 24% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Less strict 92 14% Kept as they are 218 30% Cheri Beasley 14% Ted Budd 85% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 739 Respondents

Do you think it should be the responsibility of the federal government to make sure that all Americans have health care coverage, or should that not be the responsibility of the federal government?
Should be 498 65% Cheri Beasley 65% Ted Budd 32% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Should not be 264 35% Cheri Beasley 16% Ted Budd 81% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 762 Respondents

Which is the better approach for U.S. energy policy? Is it better to...
Focus on expanding production of fossil fuels, such as oil and gas 360 50% Cheri Beasley 18% Ted Budd 80% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Focus on expanding use of alternative energy, such as solar and wind 399 50% Cheri Beasley 77% Ted Budd 20% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 759 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? Legalizing the recreational use of marijuana nationwide
Strongly favor 272 34% Cheri Beasley 63% Ted Budd 34% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat favor 202 27% Cheri Beasley 59% Ted Budd 39% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Somewhat oppose 134 17% Cheri Beasley 35% Ted Budd 62% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Strongly oppose 160 22% Cheri Beasley 21% Ted Budd 78% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 0%
Sample: 768 Respondents

Do you favor or oppose each of the following? Legalizing the recreational use of marijuana nationwide
Strongly/Somewhat favor 474 61% Cheri Beasley 61% Ted Budd 36% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Strongly/Somewhat oppose 294 39% Cheri Beasley 27% Ted Budd 71% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 768 Respondents

Do you think the Biden administration has made the U.S. safer or less safe from each of the following, or hasn't it made much difference? Terrorism
Made the U.S. safer 149 21% Cheri Beasley 92% Ted Budd 7% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Made the U.S. less safe 329 47% Cheri Beasley 15% Ted Budd 83% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Has not made much difference 255 32% Cheri Beasley 65% Ted Budd 33% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 733 Respondents

Do you think the Biden administration has made the U.S. safer or less safe from each of the following, or hasn't it made much difference? Crime
Made the U.S. safer 100 13% Cheri Beasley 91% Ted Budd 6% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% Made the U.S. less safe 377 52% Cheri Beasley 19% Ted Budd 79% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Has not made much difference 262 35% Cheri Beasley 74% Ted Budd 24% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0%
Sample: 739 Respondents

Do you think the Biden administration has made the U.S. safer or less safe from each of the following, or hasn't it made much difference? Cyberattacks
Made the U.S. safer 129 18% Cheri Beasley 95% Ted Budd 4% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Made the U.S. less safe 293 41% Cheri Beasley 18% Ted Budd 80% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% Has not made much difference 312 41% Cheri Beasley 55% Ted Budd 43% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 734 Respondents

In general, do you think the United States should take a more or less active role solving the world's problems, or is its current role about right?
More active 220 27% Cheri Beasley 55% Ted Budd 43% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Less active 298 39% Cheri Beasley 29% Ted Budd 68% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 0% About right 250 34% Cheri Beasley 64% Ted Budd 35% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 768 Respondents

In general, do you think the United States should take a more active or less active role aiding Ukraine in its war with Russia, or is its current role about right?
More active 200 26% Cheri Beasley 51% Ted Budd 46% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Less active 257 34% Cheri Beasley 25% Ted Budd 72% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% About right 301 41% Cheri Beasley 63% Ted Budd 35% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 758 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Joe Biden
Very favorable 143 18% Cheri Beasley 97% Ted Budd 3% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 0% Somewhat favorable 182 22% Cheri Beasley 92% Ted Budd 4% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 3% Shannon Bray 1% Somewhat unfavorable 84 9% Very unfavorable 397 49% Cheri Beasley 5% Ted Budd 92% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Don't know enough to say 19 2%
Sample: 825 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Joe Biden
Very/Somewhat favorable 325 40% Cheri Beasley 94% Ted Budd 4% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 481 58% Cheri Beasley 14% Ted Budd 83% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 0% Don't know enough to say 19 2%
Sample: 825 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Donald Trump
Very favorable 209 27% Cheri Beasley 8% Ted Budd 91% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat favorable 174 22% Cheri Beasley 11% Ted Budd 83% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 2% Somewhat unfavorable 81 9% Very unfavorable 342 41% Cheri Beasley 91% Ted Budd 6% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% Don't know enough to say 18 1%
Sample: 824 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Donald Trump
Very/Somewhat favorable 383 49% Cheri Beasley 9% Ted Budd 87% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 423 50% Cheri Beasley 82% Ted Budd 15% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2% Don't know enough to say 18 1%
Sample: 824 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Trump/Biden
Favorable view of Trump and Biden 31 4% Favorable view of Trump, unfavorable view of Biden 349 45% Cheri Beasley 4% Ted Budd 93% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Favorable view of Biden, unfavorable view of Trump 288 36% Cheri Beasley 97% Ted Budd 1% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Unfavorable view of Trump and Biden 128 15% Cheri Beasley 44% Ted Budd 49% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 5%
Sample: 796 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Kamala Harris
Very favorable 133 15% Cheri Beasley 95% Ted Budd 4% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Somewhat favorable 172 21% Cheri Beasley 92% Ted Budd 6% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Somewhat unfavorable 97 11% Very unfavorable 379 48% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 90% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Don't know enough to say 41 4%
Sample: 822 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Kamala Harris
Very/Somewhat favorable 305 37% Cheri Beasley 93% Ted Budd 5% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 476 59% Cheri Beasley 17% Ted Budd 80% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 0% Don't know enough to say 41 4%
Sample: 822 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. The Democratic Party
Very favorable 169 20% Cheri Beasley 98% Ted Budd 1% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Somewhat favorable 164 19% Cheri Beasley 88% Ted Budd 9% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Somewhat unfavorable 109 12% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 45% Another candidate 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 4% Very unfavorable 359 47% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 91% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Don't know enough to say 22 2%
Sample: 823 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. The Democratic Party
Very/Somewhat favorable 333 39% Cheri Beasley 93% Ted Budd 5% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 468 59% Cheri Beasley 15% Ted Budd 81% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 1% Don't know enough to say 22 2%
Sample: 823 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Joe Biden/The Democratic Party
Favorable view of Dem Party and Biden 288 36% Cheri Beasley 97% Ted Budd 2% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Favorable view of Dem Party, unfavorable view of Biden 43 4% Favorable view of Biden, unfavorable view of Dem Party 32 4% Unfavorable view of Dem Party and Biden 430 56% Cheri Beasley 10% Ted Budd 87% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 793 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. The Republican Party
Very favorable 161 21% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 92% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Somewhat favorable 232 29% Cheri Beasley 11% Ted Budd 86% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat unfavorable 148 15% Cheri Beasley 62% Ted Budd 31% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 5% Matthew Hoh 2% Very unfavorable 259 33% Cheri Beasley 96% Ted Budd 2% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Don't know enough to say 23 2%
Sample: 823 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. The Republican Party
Very/Somewhat favorable 393 50% Cheri Beasley 9% Ted Budd 89% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Very/Somewhat unfavorable 407 48% Cheri Beasley 85% Ted Budd 11% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Don't know enough to say 23 2%
Sample: 823 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. Donald Trump/The Republican Party
Favorable view of Rep Party and Trump 325 44% Cheri Beasley 6% Ted Budd 92% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Favorable view of Rep Party, unfavorable view of Trump 63 8% Favorable view of Trump, unfavorable view of Rep Party 49 5% Unfavorable view of Rep Party and Trump 352 43% Cheri Beasley 92% Ted Budd 5% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2%
Sample: 789 Respondents

For each of the following, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion. If you don't know enough to have an opinion, you can say that too. The Republican Party/The Democratic Party
Favorable view of both parties 49 6% Favorable view of Rep Party, unfavorable view of Dem Party 342 45% Cheri Beasley 3% Ted Budd 96% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Favorable view of Dem Party, unfavorable view of Rep Party 278 34% Cheri Beasley 99% Ted Budd 0% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Unfavorable view of both parties 123 15% Cheri Beasley 52% Ted Budd 37% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 7% Matthew Hoh 3%
Sample: 792 Respondents

In general, do you think Cheri Beasley supports President Biden too much, too little or about the right amount?
Too much 1,275 47% Cheri Beasley 8% Ted Budd 89% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Too little 259 9% Cheri Beasley 56% Ted Budd 40% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% About the right amount 1,318 44% Cheri Beasley 87% Ted Budd 11% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 2,852 Respondents

In general, do you think Ted Budd supports former President Trump too much, too little or about the right amount?
Too much 1,086 41% Cheri Beasley 80% Ted Budd 18% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Too little 443 16% Cheri Beasley 64% Ted Budd 32% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% About the right amount 1,101 43% Cheri Beasley 10% Ted Budd 89% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 2,630 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that votes will be counted accurately?
Very confident 1,108 36% Cheri Beasley 82% Ted Budd 17% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% Somewhat confident 1,070 35% Cheri Beasley 40% Ted Budd 57% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too confident 636 20% Cheri Beasley 15% Ted Budd 82% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Not at all confident 313 9% Cheri Beasley 10% Ted Budd 87% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 3,127 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that votes will be counted accurately?
Very/Somewhat confident 2,178 71% Cheri Beasley 61% Ted Budd 36% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too/Not at all confident 949 29% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 83% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,127 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote?
Very confident 1,481 48% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 52% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Somewhat confident 1,210 39% Cheri Beasley 49% Ted Budd 48% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too confident 324 10% Cheri Beasley 43% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 3% Not at all confident 91 3%
Sample: 3,106 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are eligible will be allowed to vote?
Very/Somewhat confident 2,691 87% Cheri Beasley 48% Ted Budd 50% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too/Not at all confident 415 13% Cheri Beasley 42% Ted Budd 53% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 3%
Sample: 3,106 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are not eligible will NOT be allowed to vote?
Very confident 1,016 33% Cheri Beasley 78% Ted Budd 20% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Somewhat confident 878 28% Cheri Beasley 51% Ted Budd 45% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too confident 749 25% Cheri Beasley 20% Ted Budd 77% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Not at all confident 448 15% Cheri Beasley 14% Ted Budd 84% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,091 Respondents

Thinking about the election in the U.S., how confident are you that people who are not eligible will NOT be allowed to vote?
Very/Somewhat confident 1,894 60% Cheri Beasley 66% Ted Budd 32% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Not too/Not at all confident 1,197 40% Cheri Beasley 18% Ted Budd 79% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,091 Respondents

Do you think Joe Biden was legitimately elected president, or not?
Yes, legitimately elected 504 61% Cheri Beasley 73% Ted Budd 23% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% No, not legitimately elected 314 39% Cheri Beasley 7% Ted Budd 90% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 818 Respondents

Would you say each party is too tolerant of extremist groups, or not? The Democratic Party
Yes 456 59% Cheri Beasley 28% Ted Budd 68% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 1% No 353 41% Cheri Beasley 74% Ted Budd 25% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 809 Respondents

Would you say each party is too tolerant of extremist groups, or not? The Republican Party
Yes 415 49% Cheri Beasley 69% Ted Budd 28% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% No 402 51% Cheri Beasley 26% Ted Budd 71% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 817 Respondents

Would you say each party is too tolerant of extremist groups, or not?
Yes, both parties are too tolerant of extremist groups 160 19% Cheri Beasley 44% Ted Budd 48% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 5% Matthew Hoh 3% Democratic Party is too tolerant of extremist groups, Republican Party is not 293 39% Cheri Beasley 19% Ted Budd 78% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Republican Party is too tolerant of extremist groups, Democratic Party is not 246 30% Cheri Beasley 85% Ted Budd 15% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 0% No, neither party is too tolerant of extremist groups 106 11% Cheri Beasley 45% Ted Budd 50% Another candidate 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 2%
Sample: 805 Respondents

Regardless of which one you support, how often do you think each party tries to do what's right for the country? The Democratic Party
All of the time 104 13% Cheri Beasley 98% Ted Budd 1% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 0% Most of the time 225 27% Cheri Beasley 88% Ted Budd 9% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% Only some of the time 281 33% Cheri Beasley 30% Ted Budd 64% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 1% Never 214 28% Cheri Beasley 5% Ted Budd 93% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 824 Respondents

Regardless of which one you support, how often do you think each party tries to do what's right for the country? The Democratic Party
All or most of the time 329 39% Cheri Beasley 91% Ted Budd 7% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Only some of the time or never 495 61% Cheri Beasley 19% Ted Budd 77% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 824 Respondents

Regardless of which one you support, how often do you think each party tries to do what's right for the country? The Republican Party
All of the time 85 11% Most of the time 275 34% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 85% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Only some of the time 304 35% Cheri Beasley 64% Ted Budd 31% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 1% Never 159 20% Cheri Beasley 92% Ted Budd 5% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 823 Respondents

Regardless of which one you support, how often do you think each party tries to do what's right for the country? The Republican Party
All or most of the time 360 45% Cheri Beasley 13% Ted Budd 85% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Only some of the time or never 463 55% Cheri Beasley 74% Ted Budd 21% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 3% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 823 Respondents

Regardless of which one you support, how often do you think each party tries to do what's right for the country?
Both parties try to do what's right for the country at least most of the time 66 8% Democratic Party tries at least most of the time, Republican Party does not 259 31% Cheri Beasley 97% Ted Budd 2% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 0% Republican Party tries at least most of the time, Democratic Party does not 293 37% Cheri Beasley 2% Ted Budd 97% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Neither party tries to do what's right for the country at least most of the time 202 24% Cheri Beasley 45% Ted Budd 47% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 5% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 820 Respondents

Do you think the way each of the following talks about politics these days is leading to an increase in acts of violence, or don't you think so? Democrats
Yes, it is 1,660 55% Cheri Beasley 23% Ted Budd 74% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% No, it is not 1,432 45% Cheri Beasley 76% Ted Budd 22% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 3,092 Respondents

Do you think the way each of the following talks about politics these days is leading to an increase in acts of violence, or don't you think so? Republicans
Yes, it is 1,665 53% Cheri Beasley 73% Ted Budd 24% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% No, it is not 1,415 47% Cheri Beasley 17% Ted Budd 81% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,080 Respondents

Do you think the way each of the following talks about politics these days is leading to an increase in acts of violence, or don't you think so? Democrats/Republicans
Yes, both 579 18% Cheri Beasley 44% Ted Budd 50% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 4% Matthew Hoh 2% Democrats but not Republicans 1,053 36% Cheri Beasley 12% Ted Budd 86% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Republicans but not Democrats 1,070 35% Cheri Beasley 89% Ted Budd 10% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% No, neither 353 10% Cheri Beasley 35% Ted Budd 61% Another candidate 2% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,055 Respondents

Which best describes when you decided how you would vote?
I have known all along/I decided over the course of the campaign 725 91% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% I decided in the last few days/Still have not decided 103 9% Cheri Beasley 49% Ted Budd 39% Another candidate 3% Matthew Hoh 4% Shannon Bray 6%
Sample: 828 Respondents

Which best describes when you decided how you would vote?
I have known all along 429 55% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 52% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% I decided over the course of the campaign 296 35% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 50% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% I decided in the last few days/Still have not decided 103 9% Cheri Beasley 49% Ted Budd 39% Another candidate 3% Matthew Hoh 4% Shannon Bray 6%
Sample: 828 Respondents

Which best describes when you decided how you would vote?
I have known all along 429 55% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 52% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% I decided over the course of the campaign 296 35% Cheri Beasley 46% Ted Budd 50% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% I decided in the last few days 60 6% I still have not decided 43 3%
Sample: 828 Respondents

When voted
Election Day 1,147 35% Cheri Beasley 38% Ted Budd 59% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Early/Absentee 1,992 65% Cheri Beasley 52% Ted Budd 45% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 3,139 Respondents

Vote type
Election Day 1,147 35% Cheri Beasley 38% Ted Budd 59% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Early in person 1,639 54% Cheri Beasley 49% Ted Budd 49% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Mail 353 11% Cheri Beasley 69% Ted Budd 27% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1%
Sample: 3,139 Respondents

Was/will/would this election your first time ever voting in a general election, or not?
First time voting 29 3% Not 768 97% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1%
Sample: 797 Respondents

Age in generation categories
Gen Z - 18-25 285 9% Cheri Beasley 57% Ted Budd 39% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 1% Millennials - 26-41 757 23% Cheri Beasley 50% Ted Budd 46% Another candidate 1% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 2% Gen X - 42-57 836 26% Cheri Beasley 45% Ted Budd 53% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Boomers - 58-76 1,081 37% Cheri Beasley 47% Ted Budd 51% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 0% Shannon Bray 1% Silent Generation - 77+ 176 5% Cheri Beasley 29% Ted Budd 70% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0%
Sample: 3,135 Respondents

Asked of Republicans/Republican leaners, displayed among total: Do you consider yourself to be a supporter of the Make America Great Again, or MAGA, movement, or not?
MAGA Republican 266 34% Cheri Beasley 2% Ted Budd 97% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 1% Matthew Hoh 0% Not MAGA Republican 116 16% Cheri Beasley 15% Ted Budd 80% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 4% Matthew Hoh 0% Democrats 357 41% Cheri Beasley 95% Ted Budd 2% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% Independents 83 8%
Sample: 822 Respondents

Asked of Democrats/Democratic leaners, displayed among total: Do you consider yourself to be a supporter of the progressive movement, or not?
Progressive Democrat 222 27% Cheri Beasley 96% Ted Budd 0% Another candidate 0% Matthew Hoh 2% Shannon Bray 1% Not progressive Democrat 125 14% Cheri Beasley 93% Ted Budd 4% Another candidate 1% Matthew Hoh 1% Shannon Bray 1% Republicans 389 51% Cheri Beasley 6% Ted Budd 92% Another candidate 0% Shannon Bray 2% Matthew Hoh 0% Independents 83 8%
Sample: 819 Respondents