The most recent Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Poll, conducted by Cygnal, shows a majority of Iowans want protections from property taxes and income taxes, while also demonstrating that Donald Trump has widened his lead over Joe Biden as November’s election nears. Almost 70 percent (69.6%) of those surveyed want the State Legislature to limit the growth of property taxes to 2 percent annually, including a majority of Republicans (78%), Democrats (61%) and Independents (69%). Similarly, support for amending Iowa’s Constitution to require a supermajority vote of the State Legislature to vote yes on any tax increase transcends party lines with a majority of Republicans (84%), Democrats (56%) and Independents (68%) in favor of the proposal.
Looking ahead to November’s election, Republicans lead Democrats by nearly ten points (48.4% to 38.9%) on a generic congressional ballot. Inflation/Economy (21.1%) and Illegal Immigration/Border (15.7%) were identified as the most important issue in deciding who Iowans plan to vote for in Congress, with Threats to Democracy (14.6%) and Taxes/Spending (12.2%) following closely behind.
(Complete poll results are available for download below)
ITR Foundation Poll Methodology:
This probabilistic survey was conducted July 8-9, 2024, with 600 likely general election voters. It has a margin of error of ±3.96%. Known registered voters were interviewed via online panel and SMS. This survey was weighted to a likely general election voter universe.
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