Immigration stands out as the foremost concern for Republican voters in both Iowa and New Hampshire.
In Iowa, 40% of Republicans identified immigration as their top priority, followed by a third expressing concerns about the economy and jobs. No other issue comes close to these two in terms of importance.
Similarly, in New Hampshire, 4 in 10 Republican primary voters prioritize immigration as their key issue.
Turning to the personal financial outlook of Republicans, in both Iowa and New Hampshire, a significant portion of voters feels financially strained. Nearly six-in-ten Iowa Republican caucus-goers reported they were merely “holding steady,” with a third stating they were “falling behind.” The sentiment echoed in New Hampshire, where Republican primary voters also expressed concerns about their financial well-being.
On the national scale, immigration maintains its significance among Republicans. In both states, a majority of Republicans believe immigrants contribute more to harming the country than helping it – close to 7 in 10 in New Hampshire and three-quarters in Iowa share this sentiment.
When it comes to the U.S.-Mexico border wall, Republicans in New Hampshire, like their counterparts in Iowa, express support for its construction.
