More U.S. voters this year than in any past election year indicate that abortion will be an important factor in their vote for major offices. Twenty-seven percent of registered voters say that a candidate must share their views on abortion to receive their vote, which is the highest measured in any election year. At the other end of the spectrum, 16% say abortion will not be a major issue in their vote, nine percentage points lower than Gallup has measured in any prior election year. As is typical, the largest percentage, 54%, say abortion will be one of many important factors in their vote. CONTINUED
Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup
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