67% of Americans Say Energy Prices Will Impact 2026 Midterm Voting

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- FischTank PR, a strategic communications and media relations firm, has released the results of an independently managed survey of 1,030 Americans between the ages of 25 and 75. The survey, conducted just weeks before the 2026 midterms, delves into how rising energy and gas prices are affecting household budgets and voting intentions.

According to the survey, 50% of respondents said that gas prices are significantly impacting their household budget, with 31% finding them moderately impactful, 15% experiencing a nominal impact, and 4% reporting no impact at all. Similarly, 50% of those surveyed said that home energy costs, including heating, cooling, and appliances, are significantly impacting their household budget, while 33% found them moderately impactful, 13% experienced a nominal impact, and 4% reported no impact.

The survey also explored how these rising costs might influence voting behavior. When asked if energy or gas prices would impact their voting decisions in the upcoming 2026 midterms, 67% of those surveyed said yes, while 33% said no.

Additionally, the survey sought to understand the public's stance on various energy projects. A majority of respondents, 52%, said they would consider purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) due to rising gas prices, while 48% said they would not.

In terms of community support for different energy projects, the survey found that solar energy received the most backing, with 81% of respondents supporting solar project development. Wind energy received 57% support, followed by nuclear energy with 33% support, coal with 18%, geothermal with 22%, and data centers with 13%.

The survey highlights the significant impact of energy and gas prices on household budgets and voting intentions, with a clear preference for renewable energy sources.