“I’m a veteran who views Trump as a traitor to his oath of office.”

This week, we’re focusing on battleground state voters.

“The economy is my top issue because I can’t afford to live in 2024.

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I’m voting for Trump.”

“My top issue is ending US imperialism.

“My top issue is education.

Map of the United States with brightly colored arrows pointing to Wisconsin, California, New Mexico, Missouri, and Georgia

There are far too many people running for seats in NC that aim to dismantle public education.

I’m not sure any candidate, particularly at the federal level, is worth a vote.

Nobody actually cares about us, but rather the money big corporations can offer.”

Pie chart showing voting intentions for the 2024 presidential election: Biden 78.3%, Trump 10.3%, RFK Jr. 2.4%, Undecided 5.5%, Other 3.6%

“Women’s rights is my top issue.

I want my rights back.

“My top issue is the economy.

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I live in a write-in state, and I will be writing in Nikki Haley.

I wrote her in last time.

Trump and Biden will not receive my vote.

Note pinned on a board with "TRUMP Voter" and a quote about economy, beside a photo of a man named Joey, 35, from AZ

It is pitiful that two old men are all America has to offer voters.”

“My top issue is women’s rights.

“The border and the economy are my top issues.

Corkboard with pinned note stating support for Cornel West. Includes a photo of Finn, 27 from GA, sitting on a bench. Finn's quote criticizes U.S. imperialism

I voted for Biden last time, but I refuse to this time.”

“My top issue is the continuation of democracy.

“Trump made America great back in 2020.

Bulletin board with pinned note and photo. Note quotes an undecided voter prioritizing education. Photo of young woman sitting on a bench. Name: EG, Age: 24, Location: NC

If we dont have borders, we dont have a country.”

“My top issue is preserving the rights of everyone: women, minorities, LGBTQ+ people, etc.

I’m voting for RFK because what other choice is there?

Photo and quote of Linda, 42, from Arizona indicating she's a Biden voter concerned about women's rights and the Supreme Court

Is this really the best the country has to offer for president?”

“My biggest issue is education and the public school system.

I’m voting for Biden because he actually cares about public schools.

Paper note with quote about voting preference next to a photo of Bella, 64, expressing her stance on write-in voting

He has people on his board who didn’t all go to private school.

He isn’t saying schools are indoctrinating our children, and he wants free universal preschool.”

“Our southern border and immigration are my top issues.

Polaroid photo of Mary, 52, NC sitting on a bench. Text summarizes: Mary supports RFK Jr. due to his stance on women's rights, economy, big government, policy, and current US state

“My top issues are healthcare and gun control.

I think the cost of healthcare is the biggest scam in this country.

The premiums, deductibles, in-connection/out-of-connection, its all ridiculous and confusing.”

Pinned note with text and a photo of a man on a park bench. Note reads: "TRUMP Voter" and has a quote about voting for Trump. Photo caption: "Ricky, 57, NV"

“Women’s healthcare is my top issue.

I served my country yet have fewer rights than a fetus in my state!

Also, as someone in healthcare, I believe in access for all without fear of going bankrupt.”

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“My top issue is the cost of living.

“My top issue is the economy.

“I truly think that things were better under Trump.

Summary of a quote stating a voter's top issue is the continuation of democracy, criticism of Trump, and importance of America's values

While my main concern is the border, my next biggest issue is the economy.

I also think prioritizing random people who just come across the border over our own citizens is wrong.

This is the very basic reason why the first vote I’ll ever cast will go for Trump.”

A polaroid photo of a woman labeled "Irma, 35, NA" is pinned next to a note that reads "TRUMP Voter - 'Trump Made America Great back in 2020. If we don’t have borders, we don’t have a country.'"

And finally…

20.

“My #1 issue is the economy.

Responses have been edited for length/clarity.

A note titled "RFK JR Voter" with a quote about voting for rights, next to Terry, 54, from PA smiling

Don’t forget to check out last week’s post aboutsenior votershere.

Image of a note stating a person's support for Biden due to education concerns, beside a woman named Amanda

Image with text quoting a voter's opinion on immigration and Donald Trump, and a photo of an elderly woman named Glenda from Arizona sitting on a bench

Pregnant person leaning on a railing outdoors, beside an excerpt about healthcare concerns titled "Undecided Voter"

Text on a note reads: "BIDEN Voter. Women's healthcare is my top issue…" A photo shows Erin, 39, GA, a person in a medical uniform

A note reads: "BIDEN Voter" with a quote about democracy and voting for Biden due to Trump’s unqualification. A photo shows John, 63, PA, seated with a white dog

An undecided voter lists the cost of living as their reason for voting in the upcoming presidential election

An RFK Jr. voter explaining that the economy is their reason for voting in the upcoming presidential election

Notebook paper with handwritten text reads: TRUMP Voter. A quote discusses support for Trump, immigration, economy, and prioritizing citizens. Photo of Grace, 18, PA attached

Jill Stein voter: Lailah, 43, PA. "My #1 issue is the economy. Dr. Stein has actionable plans to fix this, unlike Democrats who have failed for years."