Poll shows economic anxiety among Utah residents

As Utah approaches the primary election, recent poll results show that many Utahns are worried about their personal financial situations. According to a survey conducted by the Deseret News and Hinckley Institute of Politics, 48% of Utahans believe that their financial situation is getting worse, while only 19% feel that it is improving. In comparison, a national survey by the Economist/YouGov found that 73% of respondents view the economy as fair or poor.

KSL at Night’s Greg Skordas suggests that the economic worry among Utahns may benefit Republican candidates. He believes that this issue could give Republicans a boost in the upcoming election. However, KSL at Night’s Leah Murray points out that the economic outlook varies based on which presidential candidate someone supports. Those who support Trump are more likely to believe that the country’s economy is on the wrong track, while supporters of Biden may have a different perspective.

Current data on the economy in Utah seems to align with the presidential preference polls, which show that 49% of Utahns plan to support Trump, while 20% back Biden. This indicates that economic concerns may be influencing political preferences in the state. The link between economic worry and political support is an important factor to consider as the primary election approaches.