PHOENIX (July 17, 2024)—New polling conducted in Arizona on behalf of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that among likely voters, the United States is on the wrong track and there is strong opposition to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles. Further, a supermajority of likely voters says that this policy issue will be important to them when deciding which elected officials to support in 2024.
The polling — fielded in Arizona between June 29-July 1 — was conducted by Remington Research Group and measured likely voter sentiment around candidates, direction of the country, issue importance, gas-car bans, and support for candidates who embrace such policies. Highlights of the polls are as follows:
Arizonans believe the United States is headed in the wrong direction.
- 59% wrong track, 32% right track, 9% not sure
If the Presidential election were held today, Donald Trump would win Arizona.
- 49% Trump, 42% Biden, 4% Kennedy, 0% West, 1% Stein, 4% Undecided
On a generic Congressional ballot, Republicans polled higher in Arizona.
- 49% Republican, 45% Democrat, 7% undecided
The majority of likely voters in Arizona opposes gas-car bans.
- 60% oppose, 20% support, 19% undecided
A supermajority in Arizona reports that a candidate’s position on stopping bans on new gas-cars is an important factor in their vote.
- 66% important, 12% not important
Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President & CEO Danny Seiden issued the following statement on the new polling:
“This new polling makes one thing clear: Arizonans want more choice — not less. Yet Washington is delivering one burdensome regulation after another — especially from the EPA. President Biden and Senators Kelly and Sinema should listen to voters and reverse course before it’s too late and make sure there is an all-of-the-above approach to vehicles for Arizonans.” -Danny Seiden, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO
AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement on the new polling:
“This new polling underscores what we have been hearing from the American people of all political stripes for months—that they do not want the government banning gas cars, mandating electric vehicles or imposing regulations that restrict access to the types of cars that best meet a family’s needs and budget. Elected officials should take note that the American people care about this issue and are watching to see whether Congress will stand up and overturn EPA’s regulation banning the sale of most new gas cars.” -Chet Thompson, AFPM President and CEO
Methodology:
Survey conducted June 29 through July 1, 2024. 638 likely 2024 General Election voters participated in the survey. Survey weighted to match expected turnout demographics for the 2024 General Election. Margin of Error is +/-4% with a 95% level of confidence. Totals do not always equal 100% due to rounding.
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