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Sept. 28, 2022 - Voters say abortion, economy are key issues
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Ahead of midterms, WA voters say abortion, economy are key issues.
Washington state democrats show an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections, but races are tightening, according to a new Crosscut/Elway poll.
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Sept. 28, 2022 - Voters say abortion, economy are key issues
9/28/2022 | 1m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Washington state democrats show an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections, but races are tightening, according to a new Crosscut/Elway poll.
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A new Crosscut/Elway poll of likely Washington voters shows Democrats maintaining a broad advantage in some races for US Congress and the Legislature.
But Republicans have gained some ground since a similar poll in July.
22% of voters cited the economy, gas prices, or jobs as an important factor when choosing a state lawmaker.
16% cited abortion as a big factor with 58% of voters disagreeing with the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Meanwhile, Senator Patty Murray, a Democrat, leads GOP Challenger, Tiffany Smiley, 50% to 37%, down for Murray's 20-point lead in July.
Washington's Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs, a Democrat, narrowly leads non-partisan candidate, Julie Anderson, 31% to 29% while 40% are undecided.
I'm Starla Sampaco.
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