Why was the economy the top issue in the election? [Video]

American voters had the economy on their minds when they cast their ballots, sending President-elect Trump back to the White House following his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Economic issues are often a key concern for voters, and the 2024 election was no different. The Fox News Voter Analysis (FNVA), which was conducted in partnership with The Associated Press, found that voters rated the economy and jobs as the most important issues facing the country, according to 39% of respondents, topping immigration (20%) and abortion (11%).

Additionally, the FNVA found that a combined 63% of voters rated economic conditions as “not so good” or “poor,” compared to 37% who said they’re “excellent” or “good.” That carried over into voters’ assessment of their family’s financial situation, as just 13% said they are “getting ahead,” compared to 56% “holding steady” and 31% “falling behind.”

Those findings come after the U.S. economy experienced its most significant …