Fox News Digital Survey Finds Voters Give Economy a B as 2026 Values Trump Pocketbook
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 3
Fox News Digital Survey Finds Voters Give Economy a B as 2026 Values Trump Pocketbook
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 3
Summary
Great American State Fair attendees most often gave the U.S. economy a "B," reflecting cautious optimism on jobs and growth ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Several respondents still said inflation, groceries and gas remain painful, with one Californian grading the economy a "C" because of high fuel prices.
Voting intentions did not move much with those grades: multiple interviewees said values, leadership and party loyalty would matter more than economic conditions in November.
The National Mall snapshot suggests that even if voters see improving conditions, broader ideological and cultural issues may still outweigh pocketbook concerns in the 2026 campaign.