New National Poll: Christian Voters Focused on Affordability

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April 20, 2026

New National Poll: Christian Voters Focused on Affordability

Nationwide survey of likely Christian voters finds inflation, the economy, health care and immigration are top Midterm priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Family Compassion today released new polling across eight battleground states, showing that Christian voters are feeling the strain of rising costs and maintain extremely strong support for policies that help households manage rising costs and raise children.

Family Compassion’s new national survey makes clear that economic concerns, particularly the rising cost of living, are front and center for Christian voters heading into November.

“Too often, Christians in America are portrayed to only care about either extreme of the political spectrum, defined by culture wars and everyday life,” said Lauren Reliford, MSW, Board Member of Family Compassion. “But in reality, Christians are thinking about the kitchen table issues that many Americans face: the cost of groceries, health care, and raising children. They want policies that reflect a pro-worker, pro-family future.”

Cost of Living Tops Concerns for Christian Voters

When asked which issues will be most important in deciding their vote in the 2026 midterm elections, Christian voters point first and foremost to economic pressures. Nearly half (47%) say inflation and the rising cost of living will be a top factor in how they vote, followed by 41% who cite the broader economy and 33% who point to health care.

A majority (54%) of Christian voters say their household expenses are less affordable than a year ago, driven specifically by increased groceries and food (80%), utilities (74%), health care (69%), and insurance (65%) costs.

Families Feeling the Strain of Rising Costs

More than half (51%) of Christian voters say they would be less likely to vote for their member of Congress if they supported cuts to child tax credits, childcare block funds, or work support programs.

The Family Compassion’s polling shows broad, bipartisan backing for programs that help families stay afloat and plan for the future. Large majorities of Christian voters believe it’s important for Congress to fund or restore:      

●      Medicaid (82%)

●      Earned Income Tax Credit (81%)

●      Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (80%)

●      Child Tax Credit (79%)

●      Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (78%)

●      Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (76%)

●      Child Care & Development Block Grant (75%)

●      Paid leave policies (66%)

Taken together, these findings reflect a significant expectation by Christian voters that lawmakers prioritize policies that ease the cost of living, and a willingness to hold them accountable in November if they support cuts to the programs that help manage those costs.

Economic Stability Is Central to Family Formation

Christian voters overwhelmingly connect economic policy to their ability to build and sustain families. Nearly three-quarters (73%) say cuts to family tax relief and work support programs would make it harder to start or grow a family. At the same time, 71% of Christian parents say expanding the Child Tax Credit would give them greater confidence in providing for their children and planning for the future.

“Heading into November, Christian voters are thinking about what’s going to support families, the sick, and the hungry, because that’s what their faith calls them to do,” Reliford continued. “Scripture reminds us that when one suffers, we all suffer, and that responsibility shapes how many Christians approach kitchen table issues. To them, this election is about electing lawmakers who will prioritize easing the cost of living at a time when costs are sky high.”

Survey Methodology: This survey was conducted online by LSG from February 13-19, 2026. The sample of 1,000 Christian likely voters across the 2026 battleground states of Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas is balanced to gender, age, and racial demographics. Of the 1000 Christian likely voters, the survey sampled 415 Protestant likely voters, 363 Catholic likely voters, and 136 Evangelical likely voters. Margin of error is +/- 3%.

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Family Compassion is a nonprofit, faith-based organization committed to strengthening American families and the institutions that support them. Grounded in the belief that strong families are the foundation of a strong society, Family Compassion works to ensure families have access to the care, resources, and support systems they need to thrive.